Electrical Inspector

South Dakota AG; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Generous benefits package

11 paid holidays

Pension match program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Electrical Inspector role with the Department of Labor & Regulation involves inspecting electrical installations at residential and commercial sites to ensure compliance with electrical rules and safety standards.

You will prepare detailed reports, interact with the public and licensees, and stay current with professional education. The position requires travel, flexibility, and remote work readiness, with a strong benefits package and state support.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Electrical inspector license required or eligible to obtain within six months.
• Experience as a licensed electrician preferred.
• Ability to travel within assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installations and new construction to ensure code compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise written reports of inspections.
• Interact with the public, licensees, and staff; attend meetings and stay informed on education.
• Travel statewide to inspection sites; drive for extended periods; work in varied environments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpreting the electrical code

Education

Electrical inspector license

Licensed electrician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job ID: 38033

Agency: Department of Labor & Regulation

Location: Chamberlain, SD or Mitchell, SD (will consider other locations in this area)

Salary: $27.00 - $33.00/hr., depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: I

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About The Role

The Electrical Inspector inspects electrical installations and residential and commercial new construction sites to ensure compliance with electrical rules and regulations and identify hazards to life or safety. This role prepares clear and accurate written reports of all inspections and requires good communication skills to interact with the public, licensees, and other staff. Electrical Inspectors attend staff meetings and stay updated on the latest professional education.

This position requires work in a wide variety of environments, both indoors and outdoors, including residential buildings, businesses, construction sites, and any other location where electrical installations may exist. The inspector is assigned a primary location based on a department building location, but the inspector is assigned a state vehicle and the equipment necessary to work from home. This position requires daily travel to inspection sites within an assigned portion of the state and may include occasional travel as needed outside that regularly assigned area. The boundaries of the assigned area may change to meet the needs of the Commission.

Frequent travel on minimum maintenance roads and all types of weather conditions may be required. Because of the nature of the work, this position carries the risk of electrical shock. The inspector may receive notifications on a state device at all times of the day but will only need to respond during regular working hours.

Why choose our team?

The State of South Dakota offers paid training, a generous benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, paid family leave plus, a 6% pension match with the South Dakota Retirement System and so much more!

Licenses And Certifications

An applicant must have a valid driver's license. An electrical inspector license is also required. Alternatively, an applicant holding an electrical contractor or electrical journeyman license who is capable of being licensed at the electrical inspector level may be considered, provided the individual must be able to obtain an electrical inspector license within six months of hire. The Electrical Commission will sponsor the new employee to attend an Electrical Inspector test-prep class to aid in obtaining the inspector license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

An electrical inspector license and experience working as a licensed electrician.

Knowledge Of

• applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations affecting electrical installations;
• computer hardware and software including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite;
• the National Electrical Code;
• pertinent tools, equipment, and facilities.

Skill In

• verbal and written communication;
• interpreting the electrical code.

Ability To

• inspect electrical installations and new construction to ensure compliance with electrical codes, laws, rules and regulations;
• prepare clear, concise, and accurate written reports documenting installation infractions and day to day activities;
• ensure the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• communicate information tactfully, clearly and concisely with licenses and the public;
• submit required paperwork and electronic reports in a timely manner;
• plan and organize work priorities;
• inspect in other areas of the state on limited duration assignments;
• interact positively with the public;
• drive for extended periods of time;
• climb a ladder and navigate in tight spaces;
• be flexible;
• inspect in other areas of the state;
• perform all duties documented and other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"