JOB
Inspects and tests electrical installations and equipment in all types of buildings and structures, including multi-storied buildings, for compliance with plans and specifications, electrical codes and other pertinent ordinances and accepted safety standards; and performs other related duties as required. There are two (2) immediate vacancies with the Department of Public Works - Building Division: one (1) permanent full-time vacancy in Hilo.one (1) permanent full-time vacancy in Kailua-Kona.The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Inspects electrical installations and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including multi-storied buildings for compliance with the provisions of the County Electrical Ordinance, National Electrical Codes, engineered plans and specifications.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 various appliances and equipment.Rejects or approves electrical installations and issues certificates of approval when work is approved in it's final phases.Issues correction notices, stop work orders, notices of violations, orders, and follows up to see that violations are corrected.Advises electrical contractors or owners to comply with County Ordinances, National Electrical Code, engineered plans and specifications.Investigates premises where fires occurred to determine whether fires were due to electrical causes.Inspects installation of solar water heater and photovoltaic systems for compliance to County codes, National Electrical Codes, engineered plans and specifications.Inputs and checks permit status updates in the permitting software system and/or other applications.Reviews applications for electrical permits, checks and verifies information recorded on application with related building permits on file, verify permit fees according to established rate schedule.Checks electrical details of plans submitted for electrical permits for compliance with electrical code, County ordinance, and appropriate permit fees according to established rates.Reviews less a wide variety electrical plans to determine whether proposed wiring and equipment meet code requirements.Compute and determine capacity for any required service entrance equipment and number of circuits based on given load.Rejects or approves electrical installations and issues certificates of approval when work is approved in its final phases.Keeps work records and prepares reports of inspections made.Check for compliance to contracting and trade licensing laws.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript,a valid driver's license,a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/orcertificates,Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV. Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you. You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.