Electrical Inspector

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Job ID: 28848
Agency: Department of Labor & Regulation
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: $27.00 – $33.00/hr, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Are you looking for a flexible position with state benefits?

This position will inspect electrical installations and new construction to ensure compliance with electrical rules and regulations and identify hazards to life or safety. The inspector shall prepare clear and accurate written reports of all inspections. This position requires appropriate communication skills to interact with the public, licensees, and other staff. Electrical Inspectors are required to attend all staff meetings and stay up to date on the latest professional education. Electrical Inspectors are provided with a state vehicle, laptop, cellphone, and per diems when traveling away from their home base. This is a Monday thru Friday position with no weekends and paid holidays, and it comes with the possibility of working a condensed work week if it benefits the commission.

This position requires the inspector to work in a wide variety of environments, both indoors and outdoors, including residential buildings, businesses, construction sites, and any other location where electrical installations may exist. The inspector is assigned primary location based on a department building location, but the inspector is assigned a state vehicle and the equipment necessary to work from home. This position requires daily travel to inspection sites within an assigned portion of the state and may include occasional travel as needed outside your assigned area of the state. The boundaries of the assigned area may change to meet the needs of the Commission. Frequent travel on minimum maintenance roads and all types of weather conditions may be required. Because of the nature of the work, this position carries the risk of electrical shock. The inspector may receive notifications on a state device at all times of the day but will only respond during regular working hours.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
Well-Being Program
Employee Assistance Program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System
Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
11 Paid Holidays
Longevity Pay
Semimonthly Pay Periods
For more information regarding state employee benefits, please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/benefits/.

This is a Full-Time 40 hours weekly position with the Department of Labor and Regulation – Electrical Commission. For more information on the Department of Labor and Regulation – Electrical Commission, please visit https://dlr.sd.gov/electrical/default.aspx.

Licenses and Certifications:

An applicant must have a valid driver’s license. An electrical inspector license is also required. Alternatively, an applicant holding an electrical contractor or electrical journeyman license who is capable of being licensed at the electrical inspector level may be considered, provided the individual must obtain an electrical inspector license within six months of hire.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

An electrical inspector license and experience working as a licensed electrician.

Knowledge of:

applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations affecting electrical installations;
computer hardware and software including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite;
the National Electrical Code; and
pertinent tools, equipment, and facilities.
Skill in:

verbal and written communication; and
interpreting the electrical code.
Ability to:

inspect electrical installations and new construction to ensure compliance with electrical codes, laws, rules and regulations;
prepare clear, concise, and accurate written reports documenting installation infractions and day to day activities;
ensure the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity;
establish and maintain effective working relationships;
communicate information tactfully, clearly and concisely with licensees and public;
submit required paperwork and electronic reports in a timely manner;
plan and organize work priorities;
inspect in other areas of the state on limited duration assignments;
interact positively with the general public;
drive for extended periods of time;
climb a ladder and navigate in tight spaces;
be flexible;
inspect in other areas of the state; and
perform all duties documented and other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=EU
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
“An Equal Opportunity Employer”