Electrical Inspector

Mesa County•Grand Junction, CO

10d

About The Position

Performs inspections of construction projects to ensure they are built in accordance with approved design documents and comply with applicable local and state codes. The position conducts residential and commercial electrical inspections, maintains inspection records and documentation, verifies permits and licenses, communicates inspection findings, and responds to inquiries from the public, contractors, and coworkers. The employee drives and maintains a county vehicle and attends staff meetings, seminars, and training as required. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of combined work experience as a Journeyman and/or Master electrician. A State of Colorado Master or Journeyman Electrical License is required. ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire, and ICC Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire, unless other ICC certifications or an equivalent are approved by the Chief Building Official. The role involves climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to lift their own body weight as related to inspections and is subject to an annual physical. Work frequently involves exposure to dirt, smoke, fumes, extreme heat and cold, outdoor conditions, traffic noise, dust, and potential injury from moving mechanical parts, tools, and machinery. Occasional hazards include electrical shock, falls from high places, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Other conditions may include shaking objects or surfaces, fumes, noxious odors, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that can affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin. The listed wage range is $32.20–$36.82. Mesa County benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement; paid sick and vacation leave; life insurance; and long-term disability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of combined work experience as a Journeyman and/or Master electrician.
State of Colorado Master or Journeyman Electrical License.
ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
ICC Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification, to be obtained within 24 months of hire; other ICC certifications or equivalent may be approved by the Chief Building Official.
Computer entry and written documentation skills.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; stand, stoop, sit, bend, twist, lift up to 50 pounds, and lift one's own body weight as related to inspections.
Subject to an annual physical.

Responsibilities

Perform required residential and commercial electrical inspections daily, with assistance on more complex projects, to ensure compliance with adopted state and local codes.
Establish, maintain, and process project inspection records, documents, and forms.
Provide clear and concise verbal and/or written directives.
Verify that required permits, licenses, and documents have been obtained.
Respond promptly and courteously to inquiries from the public, contractors, and coworkers.
Drive a county vehicle while conducting daily inspections.
Maintain the county vehicle and equipment and report defects to the appropriate supervisor.
Field-verify project documents for code compliance and communicate findings to appropriate persons.
Attend staff meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.