Assistant Electrical Inspector - SR-16



Job Details

Assistant Electrical Inspector - SR-16
Employer

County of Hawai`i

Salary

$38,364.00 Annually

Location

Future island-wide vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

2018-00047

Department

Public Works

Division

Building

Opening Date

05/13/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Duties Summary

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.

Examples 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 rate schedule.
  • Reviews less complex electrical plans to determine whether proposed wiring and equipment meet code requirements.
  • Notes appropriate permit fees according to established rates.
  • Inspects electrical installations and equipment in existing 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.
  • Checks type, size, and number of wires, boxes, outlets, and conduits being installed.
  • Checks load on feeder lines by conducting necessary tests.
  • Checks wiring of appliances and equipment.
  • Issues correction notices, stop work orders, notices of violations, orders, and follows up to see that violations are corrected.
  • Makes recommendations to electrical contractors or owners concerning the correct methods of installing electrical wiring or equipment.
  • Rejects or approves electrical installations and issues certificates of approval when work is approved in its final phases.
  • Inspects installation of solar water heater and photovoltaic systems for compliance with County Codes, National Electrical Codes, engineered plans, and specifications.
  • Inputs and checks permit status updates in the permitting software system and/or other applications.
  • As necessary, consults with supervisors in cases of doubt over interpretation of codes or ordinances, or in cases of disagreement with electrical contractors.
  • May assists higher level inspectors by inspecting phases of large and complex multi-storied buildings.
  • Keeps work records and prepares reports of inspections made.
  • Check for compliance to contracting and trade licensing laws.
  • Assists with investigation of premises where fires occurred to determine whether fires were due to electrical causes.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: 

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

  • graduation from high school, and
  • four (4) years of experience in the supervision and/or installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment, wiring, and apparatus as a journeylevel electrician, and
  • a current State of Hawai`i Journey-level or Supervising Electrician's License at time of filing, and
  • a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.  You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of the job interview. 

Examination:  All applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. 

Knowledge of:  the electrical codes of the County of Hawai`i and National Electrical Codes; building and safety codes and other pertinent ordinances pertaining to electrical installations; the standard practices, methods, processes, materials, and tools of the electrical trade and their application to electrical wiring and equipment installations on residential, commercial, and industrial premises; the basic principles of electrical installations as they apply to electrical appliances and wiring installations; operation and maintenance of standard office machines, computers, tablets, cell phones, and other mobile devices; Electrical Contracting and Electricians trade licensing laws.
 
Ability to:  inspect electrical installations and equipment and render decisions in conformity with ordinances and codes; recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction; read and interpret plans and specifications, electrical codes and pertinent ordinances and apply them to the general public; maintain records and prepare reports; compute and determine capacity for any required service entrance equipment and number of circuits based on given load; operate and maintain standard office machines and equipment, including electronic computer equipment, peripherals and mobile devices; operate and maintain County issued vehicles and equipment; offer assistance to clerical staff in answering phones and assisting the public at the counter; deal tactfully with electrical contractors, workmen, owners, and the general public.

Physical Requirements:  Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:  Light
 

Supplemental Information

 Scan and attach the following required document to your application:

  • a current State of Hawai`i Journey-level or Supervising Electrician's License


If you have already applied for this recruitment and have been placed on the eligible list, please do not reapply during your one year period of eligibility and do not create another profile in NeoGov.


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Employee benefits are generally for full-time permanent employment and include the following from the date of hire:

* sick leave and vacation earnings
* paid holidays
* social security
* credit union membership
* life, dental, medical, vision, and prescription
   drug insurance plans
* employee-employer paid retirement plan
* flexible spending plan
* tax-sheltered savings and investment program
* mortgage loans through the State Employees'
   Retirement System
* career opportunity and mobility in a merit system for
   civil service positions

Persons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.

Benefits for part-time employment is based on hours worked and type of appointment.

Benefits are subject to change due to legislative, collective bargaining negotiation, and other changes.

01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HiSET)?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have four (4) years of experience in the supervision and/or installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment, wiring, and apparatus as a journeylevel electrician?
  • Yes
  • No
03
For the experience above, please describe the following:
- employer's name
- your job title
- the specific dates of employment (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
- hours worked per week
- your duties
- the percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you answered "No," enter N/A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- Refer to resume
- See attached
04
When did you attain journeylevel electrician status? Specify month and year.
05
Do you have a current State of Hawai`i Journey-level or Supervising Electrician's License?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Did you attach your current State of Hawai`i Journey-level or Supervising Electrician's License?
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
07
Do you have a valid driver's license at time of filing? (Note: You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of the job interview.)
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County of Hawai`i
Address
Department of Human Resources
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720
Phone
808-961-8361

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