Electrical Safety Inspector - South Western Ohio

State of Ohio; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance, is seeking a full-time inspector to perform field inspections across South-Western Ohio counties. The role focuses on safety in public and commercial buildings, with responsibilities including inspections, reporting, and compliance with the Ohio Building Code.

You must hold an electrical safety inspector certificate and a valid driver’s license; an agility assessment is required to assess the ability to endure hazardous

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency as electrical safety inspector and a valid driver’s license.
• An agility assessment will be conducted to ensure capability to endure hazardous elements of this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections using approved architectural and/or engineer-designed drawings.
• Coordinates inspections with other inspectors and supervisor when needed during the course of construction.
• Inspects existing buildings and structures for safety to determine if Certificates of Occupancy may be issued.
• Prepares detailed written or electronic inspection reports and itemizes violations to the electrical and building codes.

Skills

Field inspections

Report writing

Inspection coordination

Electrical safety

Education

Electrical safety inspector certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Commerce

Work Location: United States

Compensation: $31.47-$46.08

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Who We Are

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 are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of nine operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

Making An IMPACT For The Customer

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

What You'll Do

The Division of Industrial Compliance and its associated boards ensure Ohioans are safe in public buildings such as businesses, educational institutions and municipal buildings. This includes drafting and applying the Ohio Building Code; conducting appeal hearings; issuing variances to code requirements; licensing commercial contractors; inspecting boilers, elevators and bedding; and regulating ski tramways. The division has responsibility for portions of the Manufactured Homes Program, and licenses installers and parks. The division also oversees Ohio’s minimum wage, prevailing wage and minor labor law programs.

This position covers South-Western Ohio including Fayette, Highland, Adams, Brown, Butler, Clinton, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties. You must live in one of these listed counties or an adjacent county to be eligible for this position.

• Performs field inspections using approved architectural &/or engineer designed drawings.
• Coordinates inspections with the other inspectors & supervisor when needed during the course of construction.
• Conducts, as needed, inspections of existing buildings & 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 & 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 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 ) & 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 as issued by Board of Building Standards, per Section 3783.03 of 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

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.