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Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Electrical Inspector in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
TITLE: Electrical Inspector (Certified)
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
PAY GRADE: 14
FLSA: Nonexempt
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties
Performs skilled inspection work securing compliance with ordinances and laws governing
the installation and operation of electrical systems and equipment.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision of an administrative superior.
Supervision Exercised
None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties
which may be found in positions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Performs inspections of new and existing wiring and electrical installations for light, heat and power
in residences, businesses, public and other buildings to determine conformance with safety
standards, laws and ordinances; checks plans and performs calculations for compliance with
established standards and recommends methods of compliance; investigates complaints of dangerous
wiring and electrical installations for possible electrical causes of fire; contacts power company,
contractors and electricians with respect to installation and major repair work; maintains records,
conducts correspondence and prepares reports; performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques involved in constructing,
installing and operating a variety of electrical installations, equipment and appliances;
considerable knowledge of possible defects and faults in electrical wiring and appliances,
standard testing devices and effective corrective measures; working knowledge of municipal
ordinances governing electrical installations and appliances, National Electrical Code
standards and such other ordinances/codes as may be assigned; ability to detect and locate
defective electrical wiring and construction and to ascertain the stages of construction or
installation when defects are most easily found and remedied; ability to contact
building/property owners, contractors, craftspeople and others and to establish and maintain
effective working relationships on inspection and regulatory matters; ability to understand
and work from construction and wiring blueprints, drawings and diagrams; ability to prepare
accurate reports; ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
Education
High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience
At least three years as Journeyman electrician on a variety of construction and installation
jobs;
Substitution
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Must be a Journeyman or Master licensed electrician issued by the State of Arkansas; must
be ICC certified as Residential Electrical Inspector and Commercial Electrical Inspector
within 1 year after hire; must be licensed as an Electrical Inspector by the State of Arkansas
within 6 months after hire; must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. The
Electrical Inspector will not be permitted to engage in the electrical trade or to be
associated with any contractor or phase of construction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
(The physical demands described 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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Frequently stands, walks, talks and hears; occasionally sits; uses hands to handle objects; reaches
with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs or balances; specific vision
requirements include close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust
focus; occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
(The work environment characteristics described are representat