Electrical Inspector

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Cell phone provided

Travel per diem

Flexible schedule

Job summary

South Dakota State Government seeks an Electrical Inspector in the Chamberlain/Mitchell, SD area. The role involves inspecting residential and commercial installations, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, and preparing detailed reports. A state vehicle, laptop, cell phone, and travel per diem support travel from a home base.

Monday–Friday schedule; no weekends. Licensing is essential: valid driver's license and electrical inspector license (or ability to obtain) with test-prep support.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Electrical inspector license required or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Experience as a licensed electrician preferred.
• Electrical inspector test-prep support provided for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installations and new construction to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Prepare clear, accurate written inspection reports.
• Interact with licensees and the public; participate in staff meetings.
• Stay updated on the latest electrical codes and regulations.
• Travel within assigned areas and work from home as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Code interpretation

MS Office

Travel readiness

Electrical knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

The State of South Dakota Electrical Commission is hiring an Electrical Inspector in the Chamberlain/Mitchell, SD area. This position offers flexibility and an excellent benefits package. A state vehicle, laptop, cell phone are provided for work purposes and travel per diem reimbursements are offered when traveling away from the home base. This is a Monday through Friday position with no weekends! There is potential of working a condensed work week if it benefits the Electrical Commission. *Inspector license test prep assistance available for qualified candidate.

This is a full-time position with the Department of Labor and Regulation - Electrical Commission. Learn more about our team: https://dlr.sd.gov/electrical/default.aspx .

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 Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'