Electrical Inspector II

BUILDING INSPECTORS - Job Title: Electrical Inspector II

Hiring Salary: $25.55 - $35.00 (DOE)Salary Range: $25.55 - $36.97

Reports to (Role): Assigned supervisorDepartment/Group: BuildingFLSA Status: Non-ExemptTravel Required: NonePosition Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt, 40 hours a weekBenefits Eligible: YesPERSI Eligible: YesWork Schedule: Monday through Friday, working hours between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discounts
• Other Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:The principal function of this role is to participate in the various work of the inspection team, encompassing all aspects of the inspection operation, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, as well as Federal and State rules and regulations. Performs a variety of general, skilled, and specialized tasks and acts as a member of the inspection team. Must have demonstrated skills in human relations and dispute resolution, and a willingness to apply independent judgment and decision making to resolve non-routine issues that may arise. Informs and assists citizens, developers, and business owners with issues related to the City's building code requirements, building inspections, and other requirements. Contributes to the development and implementation of policies, standards, and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides an overall view of daily and in-progress inspections and field corrections to the supervisor.
• Provides effective professional liaison between the Department and other City Departments, representatives from public agencies, area businesses, and the public.
• Compose, prepare correspondence, memos, reports, and other materials related to inspections.
• Performs inspections for non-permitted work and dangerous building conditions.
• Interprets and applies departmental or office rules, policies, and regulations in accordance with prescribed procedures and guidelines.
• Responds to citizen complaints related to field inspection activities.
• Develops, analyzes, and defends program documentation, project reports, and legal positions associated with the codes, policies, and ordinances.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Possesses a customer-focused attitude with a results-driven approach to problem solving.
• Adaptability to work independently in the field on complex assignments and collaboratively with inspection staff.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
• Other projects, tasks, and duties as assigned.

KEY BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Time Management - Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Current State of Idaho Journeyman License.
• AIEI Electrical Inspector Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months from hire date.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to mentor and cross-train colleagues.
• Ability to demonstrate effective collaboration, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
• Must be able to operate under standard office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds in person or over the telephone.
• Ability to work both independently and on a team to complete assigned special projects and tasks in addition to fundamental responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer using standard and customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Ability and willingness to learn and use new skills brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Ability to have integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work duties of this position are performed in a general office environment for portions of the day and on construction sites for the majority of the day.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Finger Dexterity: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and related equipment and use primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, pickingup small objects or pinching fingers together.
• Speech: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively and convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Visual Abilities: Sufficient visual acuity or other power of observation with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal;extensive reading; visual inspection involving minor defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection).
• Physical Strength & Personal Mobility: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit the employee to maneuver and function in and around an office environment. Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts upto 20 lbs. of force occasionally.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER:The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to modify this job description and/or assign tasks to the employee as deemed appropriate. This position may close before the closing date.