ELECTRIC SAFETY INSPECTOR I - 61000391

Electric Safety Inspector I Requisition No: 876307 Agency: Public Service Commission Working Title: ELECTRIC SAFETY INSPECTOR I - 61000391 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 61000391 Salary: $48,146.45 Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026 Benefits State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options (For more information, please click ); Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ); Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave; Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year; State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Deferred Compensation Plan; Tax Beneficial Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible Work Schedules; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Student loans can be forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service, certain eligibility requirements must be met. (For more information, please click ); And more! Division of Engineering The Division of Engineering is responsible for providing recommendations pertaining to technical issues coming before the Commission. Issues may include evaluation of engineering capital cost estimates and actual utility plant expenditures, establishment of adequate margins of reserve, and analysis of operating and maintenance costs. Additionally, the Division is responsible for cost-effectiveness determinations, taking into consideration the impacts on Florida’s consumers, regulated industries, and the regulatory environment. Description Of Job Duties Inspects electric utility facilities and evaluates new construction of Commission jurisdictional electric utility owned facilities for safety compliance. Input electric safety inspection results in the safety database. Resolves technical customer complaints, which include power reliability, power quality, damaged equipment, location of utility equipment and verification of electric meters. At the customer’s request, witnesses electric meter tests to verify that correct procedures are used and that test equipment is calibrated and working properly. Extensive vehicle travel is required, at times overnight, to conduct electric safety field inspections. A state-owned vehicle will be provided for these inspections. This position requires the incumbent to be subject to irregular work hours and call‑outs for emergencies. Minimum Qualifications Four years of relevant work experience in the area of engineering, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, public administration, business administration or economics is required. An associate’s degree and two years of relevant work experience OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience. Special consideration will be given to applicants with knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the electric utility industry. Special consideration will be given to applicants with the ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. This is a telework position that must be located in either Polk, Pinellas, Pasco, or Hillsborough counties. Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application. Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verification's, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number in order to conduct this background check. Employment Eligibility Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process. Civil Service Law requires all males born after December 31, 1959, to register with the Selective Service System unless they meet certain exemptions under the law. Failing to register when required makes one ineligible for appointment. Preference in appointment and employment shall be given to veterans and other persons as required by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, Veterans’ Law. Applicant must provide the required proof of preference at the time of submitting an application. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. EEO/AA And Accommodation The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the Commission’s Human Resources Section must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Post-Employment Restrictions Pursuant to Section 350.0605(2), F.S., former Commission employees are prohibited from appearing before the Commission to represent any client regulated by the Commission on any matter in which he/she had participated and which was pending at the time of his/her termination. Pursuant to Section 112.313, F.S., FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees shall not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Commission, for a period of two years following vacation of his/her position. Exceptions to this law are provided for former Commission employees who are employed by another agency of State government and those employed by the Commission prior to January 1, 1995. How To Apply You may apply online for this position at If you experience problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration toll free at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida