Electrical Inspector

Douglas County (OR); Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-family benefit package

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Douglas County Building Department in Roseburg, Oregon seeks a qualified Electrical Inspector to assess commercial and residential electrical installations for compliance with Oregon State codes and the National Electrical Code.

This full-time position offers competitive benefits, PERS/OPSRP retirement, deferred compensation options, and on-site childcare discounts through Roseburg Professional Childcare.

Qualifications

• Must possess current journeyman status in the applicable electrical license classification.
• Must meet eligibility requirements established under OAR 918-281-0020 to apply for and take the Electrical Inspector (EI) examination.
• Must complete an approved Electrical Specialty Inspector (SEI) training program and pass the associated examination.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installations and systems for compliance with national and state requirements.
• Review electrical plans for completeness and code compliance.
• Advise the public on electrical equipment and code requirements.
• Review commercial plans for code compliance.
• Prepare written reports and issue correction notices; issue stop-work notices.
• Represent County in court to testify regarding electrical installations.
• Investigate complaints and inspect existing electrical systems for hazards.
• Provide electrical code training to department personnel.

Skills

Journeyman status

Code compliance knowledge

Inspection experience

Job description

Douglas County Building Department

Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package. PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.

Job Summary

This position performs regular to complex duties in inspecting all types and stages of commercial and/or residential electrical installations, to include review of electrical plans, to ensure compliance to Oregon State codes and the National Electrical Code, as adopted by Douglas County.

Essential Functions

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Inspects electrical installations and systems during construction to ensure compliance with applicable national and state requirements.
• Reviews electrical plans (blueprints) for completeness and compliance with County codes and policies, as required to assist applicants.
• Assists and advises the general public in matters relating to electrical equipment, products and code requirements.
• Reviews commercial plans for code compliance, as required.
• Prepares written reports, issue notices to correct violations; issues “stop work” notices. Maintains records and compiles reports of inspection activities.
• When warranted, represents County in court to testify regarding electrical installations.
• Investigates complaints and inspects existing electrical systems and appliances to determine if hazardous or illegal conditions are present.
• Provides electrical code training to other department personnel.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

Applicants must meet one of the following pathways consistent with OAR 918-281-0020:

Direct EI Examination

• Must possess current journeyman status in the applicable electrical license classification.
• Must meet eligibility requirements established under OAR 918-281-0020 to apply for and take the Electrical Inspector (EI) examination without supervisor endorsement.

Practicum

• Must possess current journeyman status in the applicable electrical license classification.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of documented experience at the journeyman level.
• Must be approved for and successfully pass the Code Administrator Examination (CAE), as required under OAR 918-281-0020.
• Must successfully complete an approved Electrical Specialty Inspector (SEI) training program and pass the associated examination.
• Must meet all eligibility requirements under OAR 918-281-0020 to apply for and take the Electrical Inspector (EI) examination.

Required

• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license
• Regular and consistent attendance

Background Investigation

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.

Physical Examination / Drug Screen

Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.

Driving Record

Successful candidate will be required to provide a CERTIFIED COURT PRINT driving history obtained from DMV that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy. Please allow 5-7 days for delivery; out of state allow two weeks.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification here: Electrical Inspector

Questions? Contact Douglas County Human Resources at [e-mail] or ph: [phone]

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.