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Building Permit Clerk
Receives building plans; reviews, processes, approves, and issues building permits; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Hilo. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Training and experience substantially equivalent to: graduation from high school, and three (3) years of clerical work experience that shall have included some typing or keyboarding, including or supplemented by one (1) year of public contact experience which shall have included the providing of information. Substitution of education for required clerical experience: an Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required clerical experience on a year for year basis. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process. Knowledge of general provisions of the Building Code and other related ordinances as pertains to permit processing; the building permitting process; construction terminology; office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; grammar, spelling and word usage; operation and maintenance of standard office machines; and basic software applications such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc. Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply various provisions of the Building codes and other related ordinances; read construction plans; make accurate arithmetic computations; operate and maintain standard office machines and equipment; deal courteously and effectively with the public; type or keyboard, which applicants may be required to demonstrate by satisfactorily passing a performance exercise at the time of interview; and work harmoniously with others. Physical Requirement: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light Benefits of County Employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire
up to 21 days per year. Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire
up to 21 days per year. Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable). Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees. County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions. Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums. Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems. Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees. Credit Union Membership Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.
Receives building plans; reviews, processes, approves, and issues building permits; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Hilo. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Training and experience substantially equivalent to: graduation from high school, and three (3) years of clerical work experience that shall have included some typing or keyboarding, including or supplemented by one (1) year of public contact experience which shall have included the providing of information. Substitution of education for required clerical experience: an Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required clerical experience on a year for year basis. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process. Knowledge of general provisions of the Building Code and other related ordinances as pertains to permit processing; the building permitting process; construction terminology; office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; grammar, spelling and word usage; operation and maintenance of standard office machines; and basic software applications such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc. Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply various provisions of the Building codes and other related ordinances; read construction plans; make accurate arithmetic computations; operate and maintain standard office machines and equipment; deal courteously and effectively with the public; type or keyboard, which applicants may be required to demonstrate by satisfactorily passing a performance exercise at the time of interview; and work harmoniously with others. Physical Requirement: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light Benefits of County Employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire
up to 21 days per year. Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire
up to 21 days per year. Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable). Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees. County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions. Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums. Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems. Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees. Credit Union Membership Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.