Electrical Inspector

Chamberlain, SD or Mitchell, SD | Labor and Regulation | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

27.00 - 33.00 US per hour

Posted 2 days ago

Job
Agency:
Department of Labor & Regulation

Location:

Chamberlain, SD or Mitchell, SD (will consider other locations in this area)
Salary:$27.00 - $33.00/hr., depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:

I
Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

The State of South Dakota Electrical Commission is hiring an
Electrical Inspector in the Chamberlain/Mitchell, SD area. This position offers flexibility and an excellent benefits package. A state vehicle, laptop, cell phone are provided for work purposes and travel per diem reimbursements are offered when traveling away from the home base. This is a Monday through Friday position with no weekends! There is potential of working a condensed work week if it benefits the Electrical Commission.

* Inspector license test prep assistance available for qualified candidate.

The Electrical Inspector inspects electrical installations and residential and commercial new construction sites to ensure compliance with electrical rules and regulations and identify hazards to life or safety. This role prepares clear and accurate written reports of all inspections and requires good communication skills to interact with the public, licensees, and other staff. Electrical Inspectors attend staff meetings and stay updated on the latest professional education.

This position requires work in a wide variety of environments, both indoors and outdoors, including residential buildings, businesses, construction sites, and any other location where electrical installations may exist. The inspector is assigned a primary location based on a department building location, but the inspector is assigned a state vehicle and the equipment necessary to work from home. This position requires daily travel to inspection sites within an assigned portion of the state and may include occasional travel as needed outside that regularly assigned area.

The boundaries of the assigned area may change to meet the needs of the Commission.

Frequent travel on minimum maintenance roads and all types of weather conditions may be required. Because of the nature of the work, this position carries the risk of electrical shock. The inspector may receive notifications on a state device at all times of the day but will only need to respond during regular working hours.

Why choose our team?

The State of South Dakota offers paid training, a generous benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave 11 paid holidays, paid family leave plus, a 6% pension match with the South Dakota Retirement System and so much more!

Licenses and

Certifications:

An applicant must have a valid driver's license. An electrical inspector license is also required. Alternatively, an applicant holding an electrical contractor or electrical journeyman license who is capable of being licensed at the electrical inspector level may be considered, provided the individual must be able to obtain an electrical inspector license within six months of hire. The Electrical Commission will sponsor the new employee to attend an Electrical Inspector test-prep class to aid in obtaining the inspector license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

An electrical inspector license and experience working as a licensed electrician.

Knowledge of:

• applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations affecting electrical installations;
• computer hardware and software including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite;
• the National Electrical Code;
• pertinent tools, equipment, and facilities.

Skill in:

• verbal and written communication;
• interpreting the electrical code.

Ability to:

• inspect electrical installations and new construction to ensure compliance with electrical codes, laws, rules and regulations;
• prepare clear, concise, and accurate written reports documenting installation infractions and day to day activities;
• ensure the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• communicate information tactfully, clearly and concisely with licenses and the public;
• submit required paperwork and electronic reports in a timely manner;
• plan and organize work priorities;
• inspect in other areas of the state on limited duration assignments;
• interact positively with the public;
• drive for extended periods of time;
• climb a ladder and navigate in tight spaces;
• be flexible;
• inspect in other areas of the state;
• perform all duties…