Electrical Safety Inspector

Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio seeks an Electrical Safety Inspector (ESI) to perform thorough electrical inspections across commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural settings. The role ensures compliance with NEC and related codes while prioritizing safety and quality customer service.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 5 years journeyman-level inspection experience, and a valid Ohio driver’s license; interim/certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5 years journeyman level experience in building inspections.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License required.
• Education/experience may not substitute mandated licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical inspections of commercial, industrial, residential & agricultural buildings, towers, and public street assets; verifies NEC code compliance.
• Provides guidance to contractors, engineers, architects, inspectors & owners on electrical code and practices.
• Reviews residential/commercial plans for permit and NEC compliance; conducts quality control inspections of electrical materials and devices.
• Performs office duties such as entering dimensions into RES Check or Com Check programs; analyzes electrical load calculations.

Skills

Electrical inspections

Code compliance

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RES Check

Com Check

Job description

Description

The advanced level class works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of building/construction practices and techniques; Local and State codes, laws and regulations affecting building and construction activities; safety practices and procedures to perform a wide variety of inspections to ensure compliance with building and electrical codes.

Description

The advanced level class works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of building/construction practices and techniques; Local and State codes, laws and regulations affecting building and construction activities; safety practices and procedures to perform a wide variety of inspections to ensure compliance with building and electrical codes.

Normal Working Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:30pm. Alternative work schedules may be offered.

Posted until filled.

Duties/Responsibilities

Performs electrical inspections of commercial, industrial, residential & agricultural buildings, towers, public street visual and traffic lights; verifies compliance with National Electric Code (NEC); provides quality customer service; complies with safety practices and all departmental, county, state federal policies/procedures/regulations and laws. (E.g. wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), use appropriate equipment to safely perform job duties, promptly report unsafe conditions).

Provides expertise in answering questions from contractors, engineers, architects, building inspectors & property owners regarding electrical code, general electrical practices, regulations & specifications. Acts as liaison between contractors & property owners; resolves conflicts which may occur; answers questions regarding electrical codes, general electrical practices and/or regulations and specifications.

Completes plans & pre-plan review of residential & commercial plans to check for permit & NEC Code compliance. Performs quality control inspections on electrical materials, cables, devices, panel boards & boxes; verifies compliance with specifications.

Performs office duties such as entering dimensions & areas of buildings into a RES Check or Com Check program; determines size and type of insulation requirements from information gathered. Analyzes electrical load calculations.

Performs others duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.); 5 yrs. experience working at the journeyman level in building inspections; valid Ohio Driver's License.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.

POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: If you do not have the full or interim certification, you will not be considered for this position.

Electrical Safety Inspector (ESI) certification issued by Ohio Board of Building Standards OR Interim certification*.

• Full certification must be obtained before Interim certification expires.

Supplemental Information

Unusual Working Conditions

Predictable and regular attendance is required.

Travel may be required.

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, walking, pushing, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, crouching, reaching, repetitive motion.

Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, dusts, and work space restrictions. Exposed to dirt, odor &/or inclement/adverse weather including extreme heat and cold.