Electrical Inspector (Part-time)

City of Springfield, Ohio; Springfield (OH); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Flexible scheduling

Resumo da vaga

The City of Springfield, Ohio is seeking a part-time Electrical Inspector to enforce codes and inspect electrical and heating installations across residential, commercial, and industrial sites. The role requires reviewing plans, issuing permits, and ensuring compliance with safety standards under supervision of the Chief Building Official.

flexible hours (29 hours or less per week) are available, and applicants must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and meet experience and education

Qualificações

• Graduation from high school or vocational school with knowledge of electrical/heating installations.
• Experience as a journey-level electrician or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams; knowledge of applicable codes.

Responsabilidades

• Perform inspections of electrical and heating installations in various buildings.
• Issue permits for electrical/heating installations and maintain records.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to owners, contractors, and engineers; coordinate with utility providers.
• Ensure compliance with local and national codes and ordinances; enforce regulations.

Conhecimentos

Blueprint reading

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Inspection experience

Formação

High school diploma or vocational training

Descrição da vaga

The City of Springfield is accepting applications for the classified position of Electrical Inspector (Part-time)!

This position entails skilled work in securing and maintaining compliance with local and national codes and regulations governing the installation of electrical/heating systems and allied equipment. Work involves performing inspections on industrial, commercial, and residential installations. Work also includes issuing electrical and heating installation permits. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Building Official; within established codes, regulations, and technical guidelines.

This is a part-time position (29 hours or less per week). Hours and scheduling are flexible and can be discussed during the interview process to accommodate mutual availability and scheduling needs.

• Secures and maintains compliance with codes and regulations governing the installation of electrical and heating systems and allied equipment.
• Inspects materials and methods used; examines junction boxes, conduit, conductors, furnaces, air conditioning systems, and refrigeration units.
• Conducts difficult and complex inspections, including industrial, commercial, and multifamily construction.
• Checks blueprints, wiring diagrams, plans, and sketches prior to issuance of permits for proposed electrical and heating installations; reviews wiring diagrams to determine conformity to established safety factors and code and ordinance requirements; recommends approval of plans or discusses with engineers, contractors, builders, or owners any modifications to be made in plans in order to conform to requirements.
• Notifies electric company to supply power after final approval.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and meet and maintain insurability under the City’s insurance plan.
• Graduation from high school or vocational school, thorough experience as a journey-level electrician, and considerable knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining, and operating a variety of electrical and heating installations, equipment, and appliances; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Considerable knowledge of possible defects and faults in electrical wiring and appliances and of the stagesin construction where such faults and defects are most readily ascertained and remedied.
• Considerable knowledge of laws and regulations governing electrical and heating installations.
• Familiar with a wide spectrum of electrical installations (including but not limited to single-phase, three-phase, and solar electrical systems).
• Ability to detect and locate defective electrical and heating installations and to ascertain the stage ofinstallation when defects are most easily found and remedied.
• Ability to understand and work from construction and wiring plans, blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Ability to enforce regulations.
• Ability to contact building owners, contractors, craftsmen, and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Support a workplace culture of respect, engagement, and accountability.
• Must obtain a valid Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Safety Inspector issued by the State of Ohio within three (3) years of the date of appointment.
  • Applicants who do not currently possess a valid Certificate of Competency but have a minimum of five (5) years of verified commercial electrical experience may be considered for appointment. Such candidates will be required to obtain an interim Certified Electrical Inspector certification, inclusive of both residential and commercial operations, within thirty (30) days of hire.

Please note: This is a classified position, candidates will be required to take and pass a civil service exam (70%). Testing dates and times will be sent to applicants after applying. Please continue to monitor your email and/or Government Jobs account for more details and to schedule for the exam.