Electrical Inspector - On-Call

Douglas County (OR); Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas County Building Department in Oregon is seeking an On-Call Electrical Inspector to inspect residential and commercial electrical installations, review plans for code compliance with the National Electrical Code and Oregon codes, and ensure adherence to county policies. This position is on-call, non-benefited, with no guaranteed hours.

Candidates must hold journeyman status, meet OAR requirements to take the EI exam, and possess a valid Oregon driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must possess journeyman status in the applicable electrical license classification.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to apply for and take the Electrical Inspector exam under OAR 918-281-0020.
• Must complete an approved Electrical Specialty Inspector training program and pass related exams.
• Must meet all eligibility requirements to apply for and take the Electrical Inspector exam.

Responsibilities

• 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

Journeyman status

EI examination eligibility

Code inspection knowledge

Driving license (Oregon)

Job description

Douglas County Building Department

On-Call Non-Benefited Postition/ Works as Needed/ No Gaurantee of Hours.

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

• 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

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.

OR

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

Position requires driving. Finalist will be required to provide a driving history that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy as part of contingent offer of employment.

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.