Electrical Safety Inspector - (Field, South-Central) 20061659

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,720 - 49,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off including holidays

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

A governmental agency seeks an Electrical Safety Inspector to perform field inspections in South-Central Ohio. This role requires a Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Safety Inspector and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, preparing reports, and ensuring safety compliance. Benefits include competitive health coverage, paid time off, and retirement options. This position supports multiple counties including Fayette and Vinton, and applicants must reside within the area.

Qualifications

• Must live in one of the listed counties or adjacent.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Agility assessment to be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections using approved designs.
• Coordinate inspections with other inspectors.
• Conduct inspections for safety for occupancy certificates.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Itemize violations to codes.

Skills

Electrical Trade

Basic Documentation

Clerical & Data Entry

Customer Service

Analysis

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Education

Certificate of competency as electrical safety inspector

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Safety Inspector - (Field, South-Central) 20061659 (250007MA)

Organization

Commerce

Contact

Molly Williams – [e-mail] OR 614‑995‑7009

Location

United States of America – Ohio – Fayette County (primary)

Other locations: Ohio – Highland County, Ohio – Ross County, Ohio – Vinton County

Compensation

$30.55

Schedule

Full-time, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (subject to change)

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Electrical Trade

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service

Professional Skills: Analysis, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most. As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer‑focused service. Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana.

Guiding Principles

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer‑Focused
• Teamwork

Job Description

This position covers South‑Central Ohio including Fayette, Ross, Vinton, Highland & Jackson Counties. You must live in one of these listed counties or an adjacent county to be eligible for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections using approved architectural and/or engineer designed drawings.
• Coordinates inspections with other inspectors and the supervisor when needed during construction.
• Conducts, as needed, inspections of existing buildings and structures for safety to determine if certificates of occupancy may be issued.
• Prepares detailed reports (written or electronic) on inspections performed for submission to the bureau office.
• Itemizes violations to the electrical and building codes.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Certificate of competency as electrical safety inspector issued by Board of Building Standards, per Section 3783.03 of the Revised Code; valid driver’s license. Please note: an agility assessment will be conducted to ensure capability to endure hazardous elements of this position.

Job Skills: Electrical Trade

Supplemental Information

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet the minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience and/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug‑Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.