ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR II - DILP (PERM/FT/BENEFITS)
Harford County MD

Job Info

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Nature of Work
The Electrical Inspector II is responsible for the full performance level inspecting industrial and commercial buildings, apartment houses and individual dwellings. This position ensures compliance with County ordinances and the National Electrical Code governing the installation and operation of electrical systems and equipment. The Inspector uses technical judgement and discretion when completing field inspections, and consult with the Chief, Inspections, Licenses & Permits where unusual circumstance or cases arise. Harford County Government Core Values are essential to successful job performance and this position, as with all positions at Harford County, is accountable for integrating Core Values in the execution of responsibilities
Examples of Duties

(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)

• Responds to emergency inspection requests from Emergency Operations Center to make determination on life safety, potential hazards for building/structure occupancy (24 hour emergency duty).
• Performs the functions of the Electrical Inspector III during that individual's absence.
• Prepares reports and maintains inspection records and logs of work performed.
• Conducts inspections of new and existing wiring and electrical installations in residences, businesses, public and other buildings for conformation with safety standards, laws and ordinances.
• Checks plans and workmanship to verify that work complies with ordinances and regulations; recommends methods for improvements.
• Checks existing wiring installations of vacated buildings prior to their reconnection to the main power circuit; approves existing installations or recommends further electrical work prior to reconnections.
• Inspects private generating equipment for safety compliance.
• Determines that trades professionals working throughout the County have required licenses or are supervised by a licensed trades professional.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of construction methodologies.
• Ability to provide internal and external customer service in a courteous manor.
• Data entry.
• Organizational skills including the capacity to anticipate issues and prioritize tasks; ability to manage multiple priorities or projects.
• Ability to read maps and technical plans, review various plans and applications for technical accuracy and apply related laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations.
• Ability to make decisions and the use of independent judgement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve problems by analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Ability to maintain composure, even in very difficult situations; ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations.

• Ability to develop schedules to meet work demands; ability to plan, assign and review the work of others.

• Ability to detect and locate defective electrical wiring and construction when defects are easily accessible and remedied.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Knowledge of safety signs, symbols and labels.

• Perform calculations to determine results.

• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.

• Basic computer skills with the ability to utilize software, hardware and communication devices to perform tasks.

• Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining and operating a variety of electrical installations, equipment and appliances in adherence of the National Electrical Code of standards.

• Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining and operating a variety of electrical installations, equipment and appliances. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code standards relating to electrical appliances.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in the application of electronics and high voltage electricity to water and wastewater installations

EDUCATION:

Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school, diploma, or a GED certificate AND Four (4) years experience as a State of Maryland Licensed Master Electrician.

OR

Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school, diploma, or a GED certificate AND four (4)years as an Electrical Inspector, with at least two (2) years experience with commercial inspections.

EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years of related experience.

SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), and State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manuals as required for this position.
Notes
QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS:

A written Electrical Inspector examination will be administered by the Department of Inspections, Licenses & Permits. Passing score is 70 percent.

FRINGE BENEFITS
(Effective July 1, 2023)

ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS [320 hours] will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.

0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)
4 years - 9 years 1 ¼ days per month (15 days per year)
10 years - 15 years 1 ¾ days per month (21 days per year)
Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)

* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*

SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)

1 day is allowed after first month of employment
1 ¼ days per month accumulation

PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)

1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days
2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days
3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day
7/1 to 12/31 0 days
FAMILY LEAVE - Up to 12 weeks per year

FUNERAL LEAVE - 3 days + 1 day for extended travel

MILITARY LEAVE - 3 weeks per year with no loss in pay for Reserve or National Guard Training, Active Duty and serving during emergencies.

CIVIL LEAVE - No loss in pay while serving Jury Duty.

RETIREMENT - State Pension System (7% employee contribution)

COUNTYFLEX - Provides the employee with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which gives employee the opportunity to design a benefit plan that best meets the employee's needs. Employee may use available credits to purchase the following:

HEALTH INSURANCE - CareFirst Triple Option and BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus Open Access and Kaiser Permanente (all plans include prescription drug coverage)

DENTAL INSURANCE - CareFirst Dental PPO Plus Plan and CareFirst Dental PPO Plan

VISION INSURANCE - Provided through BlueVision Plus

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Provided through American Fidelity. Employees may fund health and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

PRE-TAX - All deductions for health, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts are subject to deductions from paycheck before federal and state taxes are applied.

LIFE INSURANCE -
Provided through MetLife - $50,000 policy - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE (TERM/WHOLE/UNIVERSAL AND AD&D)
Provided through MetLife.

LONG TERM DISABILITY - Provided through MetLife.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION -
Lincoln Financial Group - Retirement Consultant David Weiland
Phone 410-236-2494 Email- Dave.Weiland@LFG.com
[Customer Service Representative 1-800-234-3500]

RETIREE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BENEFITS-
Employees hired on or after 7/1/2010 will have an automatic Retirement Health Savings account made available as the primary retiree healthcare benefit. This 105(h) Universal Reimbursement Account will only be able to be accessed upon separation of service and/or retirement whichever applicable. These accounts are employer funded, tax free, & portable with 20 different Nationwide investment options.
These funds are solely for the use of offsetting your premium health care cost, prescriptions, co-pays and deductibles. Upon death funds are made available immediately to the surviving spouse or qualified dependents (as defined by the IRC 152 (a).

DEATH BENEFITS - PAID BY COUNTY

50% of accumulated sick leave

All accumulated annual leave

Personal leave (maximum of 2 days)

$50,000 life insurance

One (1) month's salary

PAID BY RETIREMENT
One year's pay (after 1 year's service) plus employee's contributions refunded with interest.

HOLIDAYS - 11 per year:

New Year's Day January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in January
President's Day 3rd Monday in February
Memorial Day last Monday in May
Juneteenth June 19th
Independence Day July 4th
Labor Day 1st Monday in September
Veteran's Day November 11th
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day December 25th

OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Program
Travel and Official Expense Reimbursement
Uniforms and Safety Clothing
Tuition Assistance
Legal Plan

Agency Harford County

Address 220 South Main Street

Bel Air, Maryland, 21014

Phone 410-638-3201

Website http://www.harfordcountymd.gov

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