Electrical Inspector - Salem, United States - Marion County, OR

Description

Inspects all types and stages of electrical installations and plans for compliance to the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code as adopted by Marion County; performs other related duties as required.

Works under the general supervision of the County Building Official who outlines assignments and reviews work through meetings and reports.

Supervision is not a regular responsibility of positions in this class, but an incumbent will be expected to take leadership in assisting less experienced inspectors on training assignments or inspections of a difficult or unusual nature.

• Visually examines construction components on numerous different sites, under varying lighting and weather conditions for compliance with approved construction plans, specifications, and State of Oregon Specialty Codes.
• Reads Building Code publications and plans and interprets for the public both orally and in writing, their content and impacts upon specific construction projects.
• Operates a motor vehicle approximately miles per day.
• Reviews commercial electrical plans for code compliance as required.
• Prepares written reports; issues notices to correct violations; issues "stop work" notices.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting ECC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with ECC operations. May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside of normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.

• Ten years' experience in the electrical trade.

• Must possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Oregon driver's license. Must possess, at time of hire, and maintain an acceptable driver's record.
• Possession of Oregon State Electrical Inspector certification.
• Possession of, or obtain within 30 days of hire, an Oregon Inspector certification (OIC).
• This position is represented by a union.
• This is a relief, on-call temporary position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, with flexibility depending upon department and program needs.

Ability to detect electrical, fire/life safety and other violations; read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare them with construction in progress; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; establish and maintain cooperative relations with contractors, co-workers, and the general public; effectively operate computer equipment and software programs utilized by the county.

Operates a motor vehicle; sits; stands; moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; climbs 1 flight of stairs; crawls on hands and knees; reaches overhead; lift, pulls.

pushes, and moves carts weighing up to 40 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks in a clear and audible speaking voice; reads at 12-point font; distinguish colors and shades; hears at a normal speech level; may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke, vibration, uneven areas, noise, wet areas, chemicals, radiation; climbs ladders and scaffolding.