Building Inspector - Electrical

Greene County Board of Commissioners•Xenia, OH

13h

About The Position

This advanced-level position works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of building and construction practices, applicable local and state codes and regulations, and safety practices. The inspector performs a wide variety of inspections to verify compliance with building and electrical codes. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; alternative work schedules may be offered. The position is posted until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or an equivalent substitution for the stated education and/or experience.
Five years of experience working at the journeyman level in building construction, or an equivalent substitution for the stated education and/or experience.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
Electrical Safety Inspector full or interim certification; full certification must be obtained before interim certification expires.
Education and experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure or certification.
Predictable and regular attendance is required.
Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical inspections of commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural buildings, towers, and public street visual and traffic lights.
Verify compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Provide quality customer service and comply with safety practices and departmental, county, state, and federal policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Use personal protective equipment and appropriate equipment, and promptly report unsafe conditions.
Answer questions from contractors, engineers, architects, building inspectors, and property owners about electrical codes, general electrical practices, regulations, and specifications.
Serve as a liaison between contractors and property owners and help resolve conflicts.
Complete plans and pre-plan reviews of residential and commercial plans for permit and NEC compliance.
Perform quality-control inspections of electrical materials, cables, devices, panel boards, and boxes to verify compliance with specifications.
Enter building dimensions and areas into RES Check or Com Check programs and determine insulation requirements from gathered information.
Analyze electrical load calculations.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.