Overview

Position Title:Assistant Electrical Inspector

Company:City Of County Hawaii

Location:Hilo, HI

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities:

  • th related building permits on file, and verify 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 exisiting 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.
  • Checks type, size, and number of wires, boxes, outlets, and conduits being installed.
  • Checks load on feeder lines by conducting necessary tests.
  • Checks wiring of appliances and equipment.
  • Issues correction notices, stop work orders, notices of violations, orders, and follows up to see that violations are corrected.
  • Makes recommendations to electrical contractors or owners concerning the correct methods of installing electrical wiring or equipment.
  • Rejects or approves electrical installations and issues certificates of approval when work is approved in its final phases.
  • Inspects installation of solar water heater and photovoltaic systems for compliance with County Codes, National Electrical Codes, engineered plans, and specifications.

Requirements:

  • graduation from high school, and
  • four (4) years of experience in the supervision and/or installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment, wiring, and apparatus as a journeylevel electrician, and
  • 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. (You will be required to submit your valid driver’s license at time of hire).