Electrical Inspector - SR

Job Title

Electrical Inspector

Inspects and tests electrical installations and equipment in all types of buildings and structures, including multi-storied buildings, for compliance with plans and specifications, electrical codes and other pertinent ordinances and accepted safety standards; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Hilo.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school and
• four (4) years of experience in the supervision and/or installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment, wiring, and apparatus as a journey level electrician, and
• one (1) year of which shall have been in electrical code enforcement work (regulatory agency), and
• possession of a State of Hawai'i Supervising Electrician's license at time of filing (scan and attach a copy of your license to your application), and
• possession of a State of Hawai'i Driver's license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note:

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of:
The County of Hawai`i and National Electrical Codes; building and safety codes and other pertinent ordinances pertaining to electrical installations; standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the electrical trade; basic principles of electrical installation as they apply to electrical appliances and wiring installations; legal procedures involved in enforcing electrical and safety-codes and ordinances; operation and maintenance of standard office machines, computers, tablets, cell phones and other, mobile devices;

and electrical contracting and electricians trade licensing laws.

Ability to:
Inspect electrical installations and equipment and render decisions in conformity with ordinances and codes engineered plans and specifications; recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction; read and interpret plans and specifications, electrical codes and pertinent ordinances and apply them to specific cases; deal tactfully with electrical contractors, work persons, and the general public; maintain records and prepare reports; assist clerical staff in answering phones and assisting the public at the counter;

and operate and maintain standard office machines and equipment, including electronic computer equipment, peripherals, and mobile devices.

Physical Requirements:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:
Light

The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is…