South Dakota State Government
Location
Aberdeen, SD | United States
Job description
Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 25714
Agency: Department of Labor and Regulation, Electrical Commission
Location: Aberdeen, Redfield, Sisseton, or Webster
Salary: $27.00 - 33.00 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH-I
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. This position is required to attend all staff meetings and stay up to date on the latest professional education. This position is provided with a state vehicle, laptop, cell phone, and per diems when traveling away from their home base. This is a Monday to Friday position with no weekends and paid holidays with the possibility of working a condensed work week.
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 be notified at all times of the day to make inspections or answer phone calls.
This is a full-time position with the Department of Labor and Regulation, Electrical Commission. For more information on the Department of Labor and Regulation, please visit .
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.
Skills 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 employer paid health insurance 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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
[email protected] "An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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