ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR INTERMEDIATE*- 03112025 - 66175

Job Information

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

Qualifications

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

Substitution of Education for Experience: 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 an average sized workload functioning at the intermediate level in performing electrical inspection work of considerable difficulty. An employee in this class is responsible for ensuring electrical systems integrity, working with CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory and Enforcement System), and requesting/transferring inspections. This class differs from that of Electrical Inspector Associate in that an incumbent of the latter is not certified and not responsible for conducting electrical inspections. This class differs from that of Electrical Inspector 3 in that an incumbent of the latter class supervises and audits contracted inspectors and serves as the first level of code interpretation.

*This classification is flexibly staffed with Electrical Inspector Associate.

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. 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.
3. Consults with state authorities to determine whether or not job falls under the authority of State Fire Marshal's Office.
4. Responds to inquiries regarding product approval by contacting a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
5. Attends contractors and semiannual meetings of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and/or International Code Council. Attends semiannual Deputy Electrical Inspector meeting. Assist internal customers in the coordination of regional contractor meetings.
6. Moves objects and documents the status of electrical equipment. Installs smoke alarms.
7. Conducts inspections and site visits in order to confirm compliance with statutory code. Performs marina/floating cabins electrical safety inspections. Interprets code citations to ensure code compliance.
8. Works within the CORE system to reassign inspections, reassign inspector ques, close out inspections, and customer coordination with results.
9. Remain compliant with all certification requirements.
10. Researches information regarding electrical components being utilized in all structures (commercial buildings, homes, marinas, etc.).
11. Conducts requested safety electrical inspections with tenants, owners, power distributions and other jurisdictions by identifying imminent safety hazards.
12. 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)

-Knowledge in building and construction, customer and personal service, public safety, law and government, and mechanical systems.

-Ability to actively learn and listen, use situational awareness, demonstrate critical thinking, and visualize customer issues.

-Ability to monitor compliance and make appropriate judgements and decisions.
-Strong reading and writing comprehension, speaking, social perceptiveness, and coordination.
-Ability to conduct electrical inspections in a wide variety of environments, this includes limited access areas.

-Ability to properly evaluate systems appropriately.

-Ability to troubleshoot issues.

-Ability to effectively manage time.

-Must be able to differentiate the colors on the color spectrum.

-Ability to use related office equipment and software such as smartphone, tablet, printer/scanner, and laptop as required.

-Ability to use related hand tools such as cordless drills and electrical testing equipment as required.

-Must demonstrate ethical performance, approachability, dealing with ambiguity, conflict management, patience, and a drive for results.

-Must demonstrate an appropriate ability to set priorities.

Tools & Equipment

-Ability to use related office equipment and software such as iPhone, iPad, printer/scanner, and laptop as required.

-Ability to use related hand tools such as cordless drills and electrical testing equipment as required.