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Electrical Inspection Section Supervisor - Columbia, United States - Howard County (MD)
Description
Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country.
In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most in the state of Maryland.
NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations.These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
What are we looking for?We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at
Howard County Government:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Technical and supervisory level work overseeing the activities and inspections of the electrical inspection group in the Inspections and Enforcement Division.
Performs intermediate supervisory level and advanced licensing, inspections, and regulation work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.
Work includes overseeing the inspection of project construction to ensure conformance with standards, specifications, and drawings; ability to effectively communicate logically and technically, both verbally and in writing, to management, public groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
Provide, assign, and schedule inspections for residential, commercial and industrial construction; supervising and administering code enforcement programs; examining plans and permits; administering homeowner electrical permit and testing process; reviewing inspection reports; resolving complex problems; and overseeing the work of trained and technically proficient inspectors engaged in conducting inspections of residential, commercial, industrial and capital projects for conformance with electrical codes and standards, specifications, local and state laws and ordinances; and assisting others in the interpretation of codes.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$ $37.71
$65,559 - $78,431
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs intermediate supervisory level and advanced licensing, inspections, and regulation work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.
Work includes overseeing the inspection of project construction to ensure conformance with standards, specifications, and drawings; providing inspections for subdivision and Capital Project constructions; supervising and administering code enforcement programs; examining plans and permits; and maintaining unit budget and records.
Work includes scheduling inspections; reviewing inspection reports; resolving complex problems; and overseeing the work of trained and technically proficient inspectors engaged in conducting inspections of residential, commercial and capital projects for conformance with codes and standards, specifications, local and state laws and ordinances; and assisting others in the interpretation of codes.
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Supervises subordinate personnel in their inspection of electrical installations to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC - a.k.a NFPA 70) and other regulations and industry standards.
Extensive ability to intelligently write articulate letters using Microsoft Word.
Extensive ability to create, analyze & report data using Microsoft Excel.
Extensive ability to create documentation for cases using Word, Outlook and other digital media.
Carries out supervisory and personnel responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; interviews and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
Develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures relative to the permit/inspection process; develops forms and work schedules; investigates and resolves operational and personnel problems.
Reads and interprets approved plans for electrical service and installation; reads and interprets specifications and methods of installation and verifies installation at time of field inspection.
Interprets the electrical code requirements and recommends guidance to licensed electrical contractors to ensure compliance with adopted codes and standards; responds to technical and complex inquiries from electrical inspectors, electrical contractors and the public.
Meets and confers with electrical engineering professionals, electrical contractors, professional associations, and inspection officials in other jurisdictions to discuss code revision proposals, standardizing code interpretation and to maintain knowledge of up to date electrical installation methods and techniques.
Serves as the Director's designee as the Executive Secretary to the Howard County Board of Electrical Examiners; advises Division Chiefs and Director of activities and recommendations of the Board.
Researches information necessary for proposed legislation and court cases relative to the County licenses and permits function.
Performs electrical inspections on all types of residential, commercial, and industrial complexes to insure compliance with the National Electrical Code.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises 5 employees in the Inspection and Enforcement Division.
Associate's Degree and four (4) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master General Electrician license.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in electrical engineering.
Supervisory experience.
Extensive experience with PC systems including e-mail, Windows and word processing and Accela permitting software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and unfinished construction sites.
Must be able to climb ladders, steep slopes, and inclines. Must wear protective clothing, i.e. hard hats and safety shoes. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock. Must be able to endure adverse climatic conditions and perform work at elevated heights. Must use alternative means of accessing multistory areas during the construction process.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical standards and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively communicate logically and technically, both verbally and in writing, to management, public groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze data, establish facts, and draw logical valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Class C Maryland driver's license or equivalent issued by state of residence.