ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs all required residential and commercial electrical inspections with assistance on more complex projects on a daily basis to ensure compliance of adopted state and local codes.

Establish, maintain and process all project inspection records, documents and forms as necessary.  Computer entry and written documentation skills a must.

Provides, clear and concise verbal and or written directives.

Verifies all required permits, licenses and documents have been obtained.

Prompt and courteous responses to inquiries from public, contractors and co-workers required.

Drives county vehicle while performing normal daily inspections.

Maintains county vehicle and equipment; reports any defects to appropriate supervisor.

Field verifies project documents for code compliance and communicates findings to appropriate persons.

Regularly, attends staff meetings, seminars and training sessions as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

State of Colorado Master or Journeyman Electrical License

ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification (Shall be obtained within 12 months of hire)  

ICC Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification (Shall be obtained within 24 months of hire)

(Or other ICC certifications or equivalent approved by Chief Building Official.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift one’s own body weight as related to performing inspections. Subject to annual physical.  

The employee is frequently exposed to dirt, smoke, fumes, extreme heat and cold for long duration, outside atmospheric conditions, traffic noise, and dust for sustained periods of time.

The employee is frequently exposed to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.

The employee is occasionally exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock, falling from high places, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

While performing the essential functions of this job, shaking objects or surfaces; conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system eyes, or the skin.

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.

A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.

An incentive system that pays employees based on the quality of their work or the amount of work they perform.

Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

Mesa County

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

970- 244 - 1856

http://www.mesacounty.us