Salary : $46,300.80 - $77,500.80 Annually
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00227
Department: Transportation and Public Works - PW Code Enforcement
Opening Date: 09/24/2024
Closing Date: 11/29/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description The Department of Transportation and Public Works is looking for an Electrical Inspector to join their team. This position is responsible for performing inspections of electrical systems and components and/or related sites to determine compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications. This position will work out of the North County Satellite Office located in St. Ann.
As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.
To learn more County benefits, please visit . The typical starting salary range is between $22.26 - $26.71 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.
Examples of Duties - Inspects and evaluates electrical construction and installation by making detailed examinations of electrical systems and equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in construction, preparing accurate reports, maintaining records, preparing violation notices and testifying in court.
- Enforces codes and ordinances for electrical construction and installation.
- Communicates inspection findings to appropriate parties.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the electrical trade or completion of a formal course of training as an electrician apprentice; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Applicants should ensure the work experience section of the application is complete by including the names and dates of specific employers.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Additional Information SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703 St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
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How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
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Please list any driving restrictions on your license.
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This position requires use of your personal vehicle and provides mileage reimbursement and the established federal rate. Do you have transportation that you are willing/able to use for these purposes?
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