Assistant Electrical Inspector - SR-16

Assistant Electrical Inspector, SR-16

Inspects and tests electrical installations and equipment in buildings and structures of limited size and scope for compliance with plans and specifications, electrical codes and other pertinent ordinances and accepted safety standards; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Hilo.

Examples of duties include reviewing applications for electrical permits, checking and verifying information recorded on application with related building permits on file, and verifying permit fees according to established rates schedule. Reviews less complex electrical plans to determine whether proposed wiring and equipment meet code requirements. Notes appropriate permit fees according to established rates. Inspects electrical installations and equipment in existing and new residential and small commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with the provisions of the County electrical codes and ordinances, and with the National Electrical Codes.

Minimum qualification requirements include graduation from high school, four (4) years of experience in the supervision and/or installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment, wiring, and apparatus as a journey-level electrician, possession of a State of Hawai'i Journey-level or Supervising Electrician's License at time of filing, and possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.

Benefits of County employment include flexible working arrangements, vacation, sick leave, holidays, training and development, county tuition reimbursement program, public service loan forgiveness program, retirement plan, deferred compensation, flexible spending plan, health benefit plans, employee assistance program, group life insurance, credit union membership, and other leaves.