$25.56 – $40.90 Hourly
$53,165 – $85,064 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 70
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
The primary purpose of the Electrical Chief Inspector is to promote the general welfare of the people of New Mexico by providing protection of life and property by independently conducting accurate and timely on-site inspections of electrical construction projects throughout New Mexico to ensure code compliant electrical construction of residential, commercial and public buildings. The Electrical Chief Inspector will ensure that electrical construction projects conform to adopted electrical construction codes to promote the general welfare of the people of New Mexico by providing that electrical construction is completed within the requirements of the Construction Industries Licensing Act, its regulations and electrical construction code to include life safety and property protection. This position is primarily to provide inspection service to primarily in Sierra, Otero and Chavez Counties.
How does it get done?
Organization of daily schedules for maximum efficiency and minimum travel, researching and familiarization of current codes as they apply to conducting field inspections to protect life and property of New Mexico residents. Communicating daily with Inspectors, contractors, homeowners, and engineers as well as fellow inspectors from other CID Bureaus as necessary to ensure properly permitted, licensed and code compliant construction. Also providing assistance in other inspection areas when determined necessary as well as any other duties as directed by the incumbents Director.
Who are the customers?
The constituents of New Mexico to include homeowners.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate would have the highest degree of integrity and professionalism, have extensive field experience in Electrical Construction, as well as experience in the electrical construction inspection field and possess a New Mexico Electrical Inspector Certification as well as the National Commercial and Residential Inspector Certifications. The ideal candidate would also be bilingual (English/Spanish) and reside in Sierra, Otero or Chavez County.
Minimum Qualification
A High School Diploma or Equivalent is required for work in the areas of Electrical, LP Gas, or General Construction inspection. However, employees in the field of MHD inspection are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree in any subject or an additional Four (4) years experience in the Manufactured Housing Field. 1) Electrical inspectors must have Five (5) years experience as certified electrical journeyman or Five (5) years of electrical foreman experience; or Two (2) years as Electrical Inspector ‘ O experience. 2) LP Gas Inspectors must have Five (5) years in the LP Gas Industry, Two (2) of which must have been as an installer of LP Gas systems. Three (3) years experience as an LP Gas Inspector ‘ O. One (1) year computer experience helpful and use of standard office equipment. 3) General Construction Inspectors at this level must have Three (3) years foreman level experience in General Construction; One (1) year foreman level experience and two (2) years General Construction Inspector ‘ O experience. 4) MHD Inspector requires Four (4) years experience in the field of Manufactured Home Repair, Construction, Servicing, Installation and/or Building, Mechanical or Electrical Trades, to include Manufactured Home Inspections, In Plant Inspection Agency (IPIA) Inspections and/or State Administrative Agency (SAA) Monitoring of Manufacturer for Subpart I, SAA Records Reviews.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver’s license, a current defensive driving course certification from the State of New Mexico or must pass Defensive Driving Course Certificate within six months of the date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Must be able to pass background check.
Working Conditions
Incumbent will move about construction job sites in all types of weather and conditions. Climbing ladders, negotiating ditches and trenches and avoiding hazards typically related to construction sites. The incumbent must lift up to 50 pounds. Work is performed using a personal computer for extended periods. This position may work some weekends, holidays and occasional overnight travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Mike Padilla (505) 670-5826 Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.