Electrical Inspector (Building Codes)

About the role

The Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development seeks an Electrical Inspector to join the Building Codes team. This position is responsible for administering Oregon building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and related codes, and Clackamas County ordinances and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting electrical inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial installations
• Evaluating electric materials, products, and methods of installation
• Writing accurate and clear inspection reports
• Calculating electrical loads
• Inspecting existing or fire-damaged electrical systems for deterioration and hazardous conditions
• Enforcing proper electrical licensure according to administrative rules and statutes
• Participating in team meetings and collaborating with other stakeholders
• Providing excellent customer service to the public and internal stakeholders

Requirements

• Required Minimum Qualifications: Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) and Electrical Specialty Code Inspector (EI) Certification
• Preferred Special Qualifications: Experience conducting electrical inspections, evaluating materials/products per their listings, and working around high voltage installations

Qualifications

• Experience providing excellent customer service to the public and other stakeholders
• Ability to communicate professionally and demonstrate self-awareness, respect for others, and adaptability
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Personal commitment to ethics and professional conduct

Skills

• Interpreting electrical codes, regulations, and policies
• Reading electrical wiring diagrams and construction plans
• Evaluating electric materials and products
• Writing accurate and clear inspection reports
• Calculating electrical loads
• Working around high voltage installations

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Cost-of-living adjustments
• Merit increases
• A robust sick and vacation plan
• Health and wellness classes and events
• Alternative care benefits
• Choice of medical and dental plans
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Longevity pay
• Additional retirement savings options
• Variety of optional benefits

Pay

$86,104.16 - $108,665.51 annually, or $41.396233 - $52.243034 hourly

Schedule

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. The position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during the time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County. Benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.