Electrical Inspector

Performs a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted electrical building codes, related rules and regulations, public nuisance codes, and other city codes. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the Community Development Director. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspects for code compliance of electrical trades work done within city limits. Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to electrical code violations, public nuisance codes, and other city codes as adopted by the City of Duncan. Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local public nuisance codes. Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions or interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings; and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations. Meets with property owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance; reviews plans for issuance of building permits. Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, media releases, and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions. Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in code enforcement related matters. Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to local electrical building codes or other regulations and codes which relate to the position. Coordinates efforts with the police, planning, building and related departments, the prosecuting attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed. Works with police and prosecutors to obtain written or tape-recorded statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed. Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution. Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; consults with prosecutors and prepares case reports for court action; testifies in court. Assists in obtaining, enhancing, preparing or presenting exhibits or other evidence in court as required. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent; Three years active experience in the electric industry; Any combination of education and experience in building inspection, law enforcement, public administration, code enforcement or a related field deemed adequate to perform the position requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (A) Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment with a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance company; and (B) Must possess or be able to obtain within one year of employment an Oklahoma State Electrical Inspector's license. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of electrical trade; Some knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes; working knowledge of inspection techniques; Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment; Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports and systems; Ability to analyze complex situations, problems and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions; Ability to comprehend and articulate complex facts and relationships in detail and to summarize and write clearly, concisely and legibly, and to testify in court in an objective, concise, and professional manner; Ability to produce or obtain reports, graphs, charts, photographs or the evidence or exhibits; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors and the general public; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people; Ability to read and interpret building plans. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer, including word processing and data base software; motor vehicle; phone; mobile or portable radio, copy and fax machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with ADA disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land uses and other matters. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with ADA disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The essential functions and/or tools used for this position could possibly be classified as a "safety-sensitive job" as defined under the Unity Bill, which could affect the safety and health of the employee or others. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. #J-18808-Ljbffr