JOB Inspects and tests electrical installations and equipment in buildings and structures of limited size and scope for compliance with plans and specifications, electrical codes and other pertinent ordinances and accepted safety standards; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Hilo.
This Assistant Electrical Inspector, SR-16 position is a career ladder position. The next level in the series is Electrical Inspector, SR-19, $4,933/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- May review applications for electrical permits, checks and verifies information recorded on application with related building permits on file, and verify permit fees according to established rates schedule.
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Reviews less complex electrical plans to determine whether proposed wiring and equipment meet code requirements.
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Notes appropriate permit fees according to established rates.
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Inspects electrical installations and equipment in exisiting and new residential and small commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with the provisions of the County electrical codes and ordinances, and with the National Electrical Codes.
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Checks type, size, and number of wires, boxes, outlets, and conduits being installed.
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Checks load on feeder lines by conducting necessary tests.
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Checks wiring of appliances and equipment.
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Issues correction notices, stop work orders, notices of violations, orders, and follows up to see that violations are corrected.
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Makes recommendations to electrical contractors or owners concerning the correct methods of installing electrical wiring or equipment.
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Rejects or approves electrical installations and issues certificates of approval when work is approved in its final phases.
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Inspects installation of solar water heater and photovoltaic systems for compliance with County Codes, National Electrical Codes, engineered plans, and specifications.
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Inputs and checks permit status updates in the permitting software system and/or other applications.
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As necessary, consults with supervisors in cases of doubt over interpretation of codes or ordinances, or in cases of disagreement with electrical contractors.
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May assists higher level inspectors by inspecting phases of large and complex multi-storied buildings.
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Keeps work records and prepares reports of inspections made.
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Check for compliance to contracting and trade licensing laws.
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Assists with investigation of premises where fires occurred to determine whether fires were due to electrical causes.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
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an official college transcript,
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a valid driver's license,
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a temporary assignment verification,
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professional licenses, and/or
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certificates,
Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
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APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/countyhawaii
E-mail: [email protected]
