Definition
Performs skilled technical work in the inspection of electrical commercial and residential construction and other building projects to ensure compliance with state electrical codes; performs related work as required.
The work examples and competencies listed below are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Work Examples
Inspects new/existing wiring and electrical installations in residential, industrial, and commercial buildings in an area of the state; ensures compliance with State Electrical Examining Board rules, regulations and adopted state electrical code.
Prepares written reports on the condition of the building inspected, recommendations made/actions taken and distributes to the affected parties; maintains records of all inspections; conducts re-inspection to verify correction of code violations.
Examines plans and specifications for new and modified electrical systems/installations for compliance with safety and other requirements of the adopted state electrical code; checks workmanship and recommends methods for improvement.
Investigates complaints of defective electrical installations, licensing violations, and other hazards; notifies responsible persons of defects and issues instructions for correction of defects; makes re-inspections, reports violations and may testify at court hearings.
Consults with/advise the electricians, builders, owners, contractors, architects, and engineers on electrical problems and the adopted state electrical code; interprets state codes, standards and departmental regulations.
Competencies Required
Knowledge:
Administration and Management – Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Administrative – Administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Building and Construction – Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Computers and Electronics – Circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Customer and Personal Service – Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training – Principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Engineering and Technology – The practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
English Language – Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Law and Government – Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Mathematics – Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Mechanical – Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Abilities:
Category Flexibility – Generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Flexibility of Closure – Identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Fluency of Ideas – Come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Inductive Reasoning – Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Information Ordering – Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision – See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension – Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression – Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Perceptual Speed – Quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Problem Sensitivity – Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Speech Clarity – Speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition – Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Speed of Closure – Quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Written Comprehension – Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression – Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Skills:
Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Learning Strategies – Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Mathematics – Using mathematics to solve problems.
Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Licensed as a Class A or Class B Master or Journeyman Electrician by the State of Iowa.
Two years of full-time work experience as an Electrical Inspector.
Two years of full-time work experience as a Combination Building Inspector (e.g., framing, plumbing, mechanical) which included conducting electrical inspections.
Notes
Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain one or more of the following certificates, licenses, or endorsements:
Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as both a Residential Electrical Inspector and Commercial Electrical Inspector.
Certification by the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI) as both a Certified Electrical Inspector – Residential (E1) and a Certified Electrical Inspector – Master (E2) - electrical inspector (E5).
Certified as an electrical inspector by National Fire Protection Association.
Persons in this class are required to comply with all continuing education requirements established by the Electrical Licensing Board.
Some positions in this class may require an applicant to have the ability to pass a background investigation.
Effective date: 09/26 KC