Electrical Safety Inspector

Electrical Safety Inspector

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.

Performs electrical inspections of commercial, industrial, residential and 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 and property owners regarding electrical code, general electrical practices, regulations and specifications. Acts as liaison between contractors and property owners; resolves conflicts which may occur; answers questions regarding electrical codes, general electrical practices and/or regulations and specifications.

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

Performs office duties such as entering dimensions and 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 other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

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

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.

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 and/or inclement/adverse weather including extreme heat and cold.