State of Colorado

Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.. Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.. Performing complex calculations to determine the voltage created by each individual installed solar panel to ensure the entire solar installation complies with industry standards, codes, statutes and rules;. Currently licensed as a Journeyman or Master Electrician in the State of Colorado; AND. Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine, as defined by the State of Colorado's Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

electrical inspector

Department Information
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
Consumer protection is our mission.
DORA is a progressive, innovative government agency where employees and customers alike are valued. If you are interested in becoming a part of an environment where creative thinking, customer service, and protecting consumers through healthy regulation is valued, DORA is the place for you! In addition to rewarding, challenging, and meaningful work, the State of Colorado at the Department of Regulatory Agencies offers an excellent total compensation package including:
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<li>Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.</li>
<li>Extensive work-life programs such as a telecommuting program, flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!</li>
<li>Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.</li>
<li>Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.</li>
<li>Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.</li>
<li>Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.</li>
<li>Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.</li>
<li>Paid Time Off, including 10 paid holidays.</li>
<li>Short- and long-term disability coverage.</li>
<li>Tuition assistance program.</li>
</ul>
Description of Job
The Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) protects consumers in the state of Colorado through licensing and regulatory enforcement for approximately 50 professions, occupations, and businesses, and the corollary regulatory environment.
This work unit exists to conduct comprehensive inspections of electrical systems as installed for compliance with the National Electrical Code, Colorado Revised Statutes, and the State Electrical Board Rules. The work unit notifies electrical service suppliers of approval to connect services and energize systems; verify possession of required state licenses and/or registrations; and to provide recommendations on administrative and disciplinary actions in those instances involving a continued course of non-compliance by an individual or company with rules, regulations, statutes, codes and/or licensing requirements.
Position: SJI 9745
This position operates independently to provide comprehensive inspections of electrical installations, including determining regulatory compliance through high-level interpretation and tailored application of industry standards and the principles of the National Electrical Code, the Colorado Revised Statutes, and the Colorado State Electrical Board Rules. The position determines solutions to a full range of electrical installation problems through the analysis of established principles, conceptual models, industry codes and standards, and the tailored application of each to fit the specific circumstance(s).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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<li>Conducting comprehensive inspections of electrical installations and enforcing statutory and rule compliance through the issuance of citations and the closure of work sites as required by law;</li>
<li>Planning inspections for each day based on the geographical and chronological nature of each request;</li>
<li>Ensuring the provision of practical solutions to licensees, contractors, and homeowners seeking guidance on failed inspection issues through analysis and tailored application of complex laws, rules, codes and standards;</li>
<li>Serving as a subject matter expert and resource for apprentices, electricians, contractors, homeowners, building and fire inspectors, other electrical inspectors, the board, and board staff;</li>
<li>Tracking the number of inspections being conducted and the corrections that need to be completed via the electrical and plumbing system;</li>
<li>Performing complex calculations to determine the voltage created by each individual installed solar panel to ensure the entire solar installation complies with industry standards, codes, statutes and rules;</li>
<li>Writing/completing inspection reports by documenting findings, identifying and determining necessary compliance measures, remedial requirements, etc.;</li>
<li>Reviewing literature, industry standards, industry codes, statutes and rules to identify nuanced changes in requirements, practices or procedures.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs):
<ul>
<li>Currently licensed as a Journeyman or Master Electrician in the State of Colorado; AND</li>
<li>Four (4) years of professional* experience as a Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.</li>
</ul>
Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part-time experience will be prorated.
NOTE: This experience must have taken place within the last five (5) years. Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part-time experience will be prorated.
<h3>Necessary Special Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Must be currently licensed as a Journeyman or Master Electrician in the State of Colorado;</li>
<li>Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license;</li>
<li>Must reside in the area of the job, or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties - Position 9745 - Garfield or Eagle county.</li>
<li>Telecommuting/Working from home is a condition of employment for this position, and DORA provides all necessary equipment for positions with this requirement;</li>
<li>At intermittent or for extended periods of time (which may require travel or temporary short or long-term relocation) inspectors may be expected to cover or assigned to other geographic regions of the state;</li>
<li>Must successfully pass a reference check and a background check;</li>
<li>The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position, and can include a review of driving record, electrical licensure, any criminal record, and/or credit report.</li>
</ul>
<h3>SUBSTITUTIONS</h3>
<ul>
<li>There are no substitutions for the required professional* experience.</li>
<li>Professional work involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Compliance/Enforcement experience;</li>
<li>Experience developing new processes and identifying new methods to streamline existing work processes for efficiency and accuracy;</li>
<li>Five or more years of professional* experience as a Master Electrician;</li>
<li>Professional-level inspector experience in a regulatory environment;</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working and adapting in a frequently changing environment;</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in a high-stress, high-profile environment managing various stakeholders and discerning hidden agendas.</li>
</ul>
Required Competencies: The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview):
<ul>
<li>Professional demeanor;</li>
<li>Attention to detail;</li>
<li>Critical thinking and analysis skills, including the ability to analyze information and issues;</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division;</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to conduct work in a calm, courteous, and professional manner;</li>
<li>Ability to read, understand, apply, and explain the National Electrical Code, Colorado electrical statutes, rules, policies, regulations, and industry standards in order to ensure compliance;</li>
<li>Ability to accept feedback and take direction;</li>
<li>Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills, along with the ability to manage conflict and solicit compromise to reconcile differences when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders;</li>
<li>Customer Service skills, including the ability to work diplomatically with difficult customers, including using de-escalation techniques;</li>
<li>Demonstrated oral communication skills, including the ability to verbally communicate effectively to a diverse audience;</li>
<li>Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to construct reports in a clear, concise manner;</li>
<li>Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to achieve goals, meet hard deadlines, work with minimum supervision, and maintain a focus on priorities in an environment of constant change;</li>
<li>Proficiency in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, Google Suite, etc.).</li>
</ul>
Conditions of Employment: Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.
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<li>The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.</li>
<li>A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, etc.</li>
<li>The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position, and can include a review of any criminal record, credit report, and/or driving record.</li>
</ul>
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination.Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine, as defined by the State of Colorado's Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials
<h3>Interested individuals must submit the following online</h3>
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A completed State of Colorado Application (log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.
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A current email address on your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and '@state.co.us' addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders.
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A detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this.
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</ol>
Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review
Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Veterans' Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans' Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.
PLEASE NOTE: Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and
we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State
of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative
work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve
them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to
all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
DORA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this
commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable
accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application
process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the
employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested
accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require
reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Rachael Alkayali, at dora_hr@state.co.us or call (303) 894-2441.
<h3>APPEAL RIGHTS</h3>
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

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