ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR ADVANCED - 09022025-70753

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & INSURANCE, FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to five or more years of increasingly responsible or skilled full-time electrical work, which includes installation of equipment, infrastructures, and electrical systems.

Substitution: Additional qualifying coursework from an accredited college, university, technical institute or vocational school in electrical technology, mechanical technology, engineering or other related acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.

Must be certified by the National Certification Program for Construction Codes Inspectors (NCPCCI), the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) or the International Code Council (ICC) as a One and Two Family Electrical Inspector and an Electrical General Inspector, and licensed by the State of Tennessee.

A valid motor vehicle license may be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

This classification has a moderate sized workload functioning at the lead working level performing electrical inspection work of considerable difficulty. An employee in this class is responsible for overseeing, auditing, supervising and evaluating the work of Electrical Inspector 1s, 2s, and Deputy Electrical Inspectors, recruiting contracted Deputy Electrical Inspectors, and recruiting contracted Deputy Electrical Inspectors, ensuring electrical systems integrity, working with CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory and Enforcement System), and requesting/transferring inspections. DEIs are contracted employees that do not work for the State of Tennessee. This class differs from that of Electrical Inspector Intermediate in that an incumbent of the latter does not oversee or audit Deputy Electrical Inspectors. This class differs from that of Electrical Inspector Expert in that an incumbent of the latter class will perform local exempt jurisdiction audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

1. Responds to any electrical inquires, policy, procedure, and TCA (Tennessee Code Annotated) for electrical contractors, issuing agents, power supply companies, homeowners, builders, and those in the business community. Schedules electrical inspections in the CORE licensing system to ensure that timelines established by law and regulation are met. Interprets or explains rejection notices to customers.
2. Audits, supervises, and recruits contracted Deputy Electrical Inspectors (DEIs).
3. Supervises the work of Electrical Inspectors at the 1 and 2 levels. Participates in the hiring/interviewing process.
4. Communicates with architects, engineers, plan examiners, and contractors to determine if the plans meet the necessary requirements.
5. Receives information regarding electrical codes from National Fire Prevention Association.
6. Coaches electrical contractors and homeowners on CORE licensing system and how it operates. Coaches electrical contractors and DEIs on conducting inspections as well as the codes, rules and regulations involving electrical inspections.
7. Consults with state authorities to determine whether or not job falls under the authority of State Fire Marshal's Office and Responds to inquiries regarding product approval by contacting a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
8. Attends contractors and semiannual meetings of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and/or International Code Council. Attends semiannual Deputy Electrical Inspector meeting. Attend yearly Southern Section meeting of the IAEI. Assist internal customers in the coordination of regional contractor meetings.
9. Moves objects and documents the status of electrical equipment. Installs smoke alarms.
10. Conducts inspections and site visits in order to confirm compliance with statutory code. Interprets code citations to ensure compliance. Performs marina/floating cabins electrical safety inspections.
11. Works within the CORE system to reassign inspections, reassign inspector queues, close out inspections, and customer coordination with results. Analyze and approves non-standard electrical permits.
12. Remain compliant with all certification and continuing education requirements.
13. Researches information regarding electrical components being utilized in all structures (commercial buildings, homes, marinas, etc.).
14. Conducts requested safety electrical inspections with tenants, owners, power distributers and other jurisdictions by identifying imminent safety hazards.
15. Verifies the calculation of the Electrical load to determine the size of the electrical service, feeders, HVAC (Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning) equipment and branch circuits.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:
1. Decision Quality
2. Customer Focus
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Situational Adaptability
5. Manages Ambiguity

Knowledges:
1. Law & Government
2. Customer & Personal Service
3. Building and Construction

Skills:
1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Critical Thinking
3. Coordination
4. Time Management
5. Complex Problem Solving

Abilities:
1. Written Comprehension
2. Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

1. Personal Computer
2. Basic Office Equipment
3. Hand Tools
4. Electrical tester/devices
5. Phone