Nature of Work This is responsible technical work at the full performance level inspecting industrial and commercial buildings, apartment houses and individual dwellings. An employee in this class ensures compliance with County ordinances and the National Electrical Code governing the installation and operation of electrical systems and equipment. Employees normally work independently on field inspections, making decisions requiring the use of technical judgment and discretion. However, they consult with the Chief, Inspections, Licenses & Permits on unusual cases. Work is subject to review by the Chief, Inspections, Licenses & Permits. Performance evaluation is based on review of reports and spot inspections. 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.)
1. 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.
2. Checks plans and workmanship to see if the electrical work complies with ordinances and regulations.
3. Recommends methods for improvements.
4. 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.
5. Determines that electricians working throughout the County have required County license or are supervised by a licensed electrician.
6. Inspects private generating equipment for safety compliance.
7. Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining and operating a variety of electrical installations, equipment and appliances;
Knowledge of National Electrical Code standards relating to electrical appliances and installations;
Knowledge of possible defects and flaws in electrical wiring and appliances;
Knowledge of standard testing devices and of effective corrective measures;
Knowledge of pertinent electrical codes.
Ability to detect and locate defective electrical wiring and construction when defects are easily accessible and remedied;
Ability to understand and work from construction and electrical blueprints, drawings and diagrams;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors and craftsmen;
Ability to enforce ordinances and other regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality;
Ability to demonstrate good judgment;
Ability to inspect while in kneeling, sitting or prone positions depending on location of the item to be inspected.
Must be proficient in map reading.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school diploma, or a GED certificate AND four (4) years experience as a LICENSED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND AND obtain a State of Maryland Master Inspectors License within 1 year of employment.
OR
Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school, diploma, or a GED certificate AND possession of a MASTER ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND for a two (2) year period prior to application for Electrical Inspector and pass the ICC E1 Residential Electrical Inspector exam within 6 months of employment
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY:
INSPECTOR I is an entry level class. Employees in this class will be promoted to the experienced level after all requirements have been met and proficiency has been demonstrated to the supervisor.
LICENSE:
Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Please be advised this position requires a valid driver's license and you must include the full driver's license number on the electronic application. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include your driver's license number on the application.
SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.
COMPENSATION:
Other compensation may include but is not limited to:
Overtime
Compensatory time
Shift Differentials
BENEFITS :
Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
Health, Dental & Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation
Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Notes
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 - COUNTY EMPLOYEES: State Pension System 7% employee contribution LAW ENFORCEMENT (TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY DEPUTIES): LEOPS 7% Employee Contribution CORRECTIONS: SOPP 9% 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.
