Electrical Safety Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $64,438.40 - $90,209.60 Annually
Location : Building Regulation - 667 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-00117
Department: Building Regulations
Opening Date: 11/25/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The advanced level class works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of building/construction practices and techniques; Local and State codes, laws and regulations affecting building and construction activities; safety practices and procedures to perform a wide variety of inspections to ensure compliance with building and electrical codes.
Normal Working Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:30pm. Alternative work schedules may be offered.
Posted until filled.
Duties/Responsibilities
Performs electrical inspections of commercial, industrial, residential & agricultural buildings, towers, public street visual and traffic lights; verifies compliance with National Electric Code (NEC); provides quality customer service; complies with safety practices and all departmental, county, state federal policies/procedures/regulations and laws. (E.g. wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), use appropriate equipment to safely perform job duties, promptly report unsafe conditions).
Provides expertise in answering questions from contractors, engineers, architects, building inspectors & property owners regarding electrical code, general electrical practices, regulations & specifications. Acts as liaison between contractors & property owners; resolves conflicts which may occur; answers questions regarding electrical codes, general electrical practices and/or regulations and specifications.
Completes plans & pre-plan review of residential & commercial plans to check for permit & NEC Code compliance. Performs quality control inspections on electrical materials, cables, devices, panel boards & boxes; verifies compliance with specifications.
Performs office duties such as entering dimensions & areas of buildings into a RES Check or Com Check program; determines size and type of insulation requirements from information gathered. Analyzes electrical load calculations.
Performs others duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.); 5 yrs. experience working at the journeyman level in building inspections; valid Ohio Driver's License.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.
POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: If you do not have the full or interim certification, you will not be considered for this position.
Electrical Safety Inspector (ESI) certification issued by Ohio Board of Building Standards OR Interim certification*.
*Full certification must be obtained before Interim certification expires.
Supplemental Information
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Predictable and regular attendance is required.
Travel may be required.
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, walking, pushing, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, crouching, reaching, repetitive motion.
Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, dusts, and work space restrictions. Exposed to dirt, odor &/or inclement/adverse weather including extreme heat and cold.
There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent and some part-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans.
The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.
NOTE: Employees who are non-permanent, seasonal, intermittent, part-time scheduled for less than 60 hours per pay period, and external interim, are not benefit eligible.
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Do you have an Electrical Safety Inspector (ESI) certification issued by Ohio Board of Building Standards? If you do not have this certification, you will not be considered for this position.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have 5 yrs. of experience working at the journeyman level in building inspection?

• Yes
• No

Required Question