Senior Electrical Inspector

THE POSITION

Washington County's Land Use & Transportation is now hiring a Senior Inspector to join the Planning and Development Services Division!

The Position

The Senior Inspector provides guidance to inspectors with the solution to technical problems and advises applicants on code requirements, permit procedures, and building construction methods. Incumbents at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility. Senior Inspectors assist the Building Services Supervisor in ensuring the quality and consistency of code application and are considered a technical code expert.

Ideal Candidate

This ideal candidate will have experience in large scale commercial projects. They must have the ability to manage a project that can last multiple years. They must be able to correctly comprehend large sets of plans, include the details. Knowledge of the code and how to enforce the intent of the code. The candidate must posses good communication skill, soft skills and the ability to deescalate a tense situation. Electrical Inspectors must have the ability to complete commercial plumbing plan reviews.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link : Senior Inspector

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

• A minimum of seven (7) years of construction or inspection-related work experience including experience acting in a lead or supervisory capacity; OR
• An approved one-year inspection-related education program AND a minimum of six (6) years of construction or inspection-related work experience, including experience acting in a lead or supervisory capacity; OR
• A degree from an approved two-year inspection-related education program, completion of an inspection-related journeyman apprenticeship program, or its equivalent AND a minimum of five (5) years of construction or inspection-related work experience, including experience acting in a lead or supervisory capacity; OR
• A Certified Oregon professional engineer or a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering AND two years of years of construction or inspection-related work experience, including experience acting in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Additional Requirements

The Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note : Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Steps of the process :

Status of Your Application

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Our commitment to you

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link : Veterans' Preference Points .

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail : Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Questions Regarding This Recruitment

Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov

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