Individual needed to perform and oversee electrical inspection activities throughout Scott County to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local electrical codes, laws, and ordinances. This position provides leadership and technical expertise related to residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and serves as a primary resource for contractors, developers, and the public regarding electrical code compliance.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Reviews construction plans, drawings, and related documents to verify compliance with applicable electrical codes and regulations.
• Conducts electrical inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial installations including apartments, restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, factories, signs, mobile homes, and public facilities.
• Inspects remodels, service upgrades, temporary services, room additions, schools, parks, and city/county buildings.
• Performs inspections of solar installations, emergency generators, swimming pools, low-voltage energy storage systems, batteries, carnival rides, and festival vendor operations as required.
• Investigates complaints and works to maintain code enforcement compliance in coordination with the Code Enforcement Office.
• Verifies contractor licensing compliance at job sites.
• Inspects fire-damaged structures when requested to determine safety for occupancy and assess potential electrical causes or violations.
• Issues required certifications to the State Fire Marshal, utility companies, building inspectors, and property owners upon completion of compliant installations.
• Maintains records of electrical inspections and related documentation using computerized systems.
• Provides guidance and assistance to residents, contractors, architects, engineers, and developers regarding electrical codes and permitting requirements.
• Coordinates with utility providers regarding service connections, disconnects, and facility operations.
• Attends meetings and continuing education sessions required to maintain state certifications.
• Supervises electrical inspectors and support staff.

Position requires a high school education or possession of a GED, certification as an electrical inspector general, and eight years of related experience. Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following: ten or more years of related experience; an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field; prior supervisory or leadership experience; proven computing skills including use of the Microsoft Office Suite as well as field specific software.  Applicants must also possess a valid drivers license. 

Candidates must possess:

• Thorough knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems and construction practices
• Working knowledge of electrical, zoning, and related codes and ordinances
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints
• Ability to identify electrical deficiencies and recommend corrective action
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, government officials, and the public

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and includes exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, confined spaces, and hazardous environments such as crawl spaces, attics, industrial facilities, and high-voltage areas. The position requires moderate physical activity including walking, climbing, and inspection of construction environments. The position may also require some weekend and evening work on occasion. On rare occasion, the position may require support at a fire scene or after a natural disaster to evaluate electrical risks in buildings. 

Please apply by May 29, however, resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please follow the employment opportunities link on the Scott County Government website.

For more details on our excellent benefits package, please visit: https://scottky.gov/employee-benefits-documents/

Scott County Fiscal Court is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversifying its workforce.