Electrical Inspector

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, solution-oriented, and enthusiastic professional to join our regulatory department and serve as an Electrical Inspector within our Building and Construction Division/Electrical Bureau! If you are passionate about making a positive impact, eager to contribute to a safer and healthier Iowa, and value work-life balance, this opportunity is for you!

Who We Are

At DIAL, our mission is to Achieve Compliance Through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. We strive to be an effective, efficient, and approachable regulatory agency. DIAL comprises eight core operational divisions, including Administrative Hearings, Health & Safety, Licensing, and more. Were not just a regulatory agency, were a team dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and overall well-being of Iowans.

Position Overview

This position is part of a statewide electrical licensing and inspection program. It is responsible for the inspection of all electrical installations within an assigned territory of the state. This position will be assigned to the northwest central part of the State, with the exact location determined by the candidate pool. They will ensure compliance with the State adopted National Electrical Code, State statutes and Administrative Rules of the State Electrical Examining Board. They will be expected to write reports, manage their inspection schedule, email on a computer, and work through a wireless database system. When necessary, these inspectors may be called upon to document code violations and deliver testimony in cases referred for legal prosecution.

This position will cover the counties of Buena Vista, Pocahontas, Humboldt, Sac, Calhoun, Webster, and Carroll. The successful applicant must reside in one of the counties listed above. The assigned counties are subject to change to meet workload demands.

What We Offer

Joining DIAL means contributing to a safer and healthier Iowa, and in return, you will enjoy:

Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.

Teleworking options after the first six months.

Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.

Opportunities for professional development.

Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.

Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.

Optional 401A plan with employer contribution.

Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).

Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.

Access to an on-site employee fitness center

Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)

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Excited to pursue the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of a team making a difference in Iowa!

177 Electricity
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the planning, inspection, installation, or maintenance of electrical systems. Licensed as a Class A or Class B Master or Journeyman Electrician by the State of Iowa; OR a minimum of two years of experience as an Electrical Inspector; OR minimum of four years' experience as a Combination Building Inspector (e.g., framing, plumbing, mechanical) which included conducting electrical inspections.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a thorough background investigation as a condition of accepting this position.

Applicants must obtain one of the following types of certification within one (1) year of hiring:

• Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as both a Residential Electrical Inspector and Commercial Electrical Inspector, or
• Certification by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) as both a Certified Electrical Inspector - Residential and a Certified Electrical Inspector - Master.

Persons in this class are required to comply with all continuing education requirements established by the Electrical Licensing Board