Electric Field Inspector I (Southern Region)

Agency:  Illinois Commerce Commission
Closing Date/Time:  December 12, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. 

Work Location: 527 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield, IL 62701.

Salary:  $5,179 - $7,341 Monthly
Job Type:  Professional
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:  1
Plan/BU:  RC-062 paygrade 16

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To Apply: submit cover letter, resume, a universal bid form (if applicable), and college transcripts (photocopies or official) to: Illinois Commerce Commission, Human Resources Department, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701 or via email to Colette.Smith@illinois.gov on or before the close of business (5:00pm) on December 12, 2024. Please refer questions concerning this posting to Colette Smith at (217) 557-4206 (phone) or Colette.smith@illinois.gov (e-mail).

 

Colette Smith

colette.smith@illinois.gov

217-557-4206

527 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield, IL 62701.

Posting Identification # 43319

 

 

ICC Overview

The ICC is made up of 2 main segments. The Bureau of Public Utilities and The Bureau of Transportation. 

Public Utility Services

Through its Bureau of Public Utilities, the Commission oversees the provision of adequate, reliable, efficient and safe utility services at the least possible cost to Illinois citizens served by electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water and sewer public utility companies.

Transportation Services

Through its Bureau of Transportation, the Commission oversees public safety and consumer protection programs with regard to intrastate commercial motor carriers of general freight, household goods movers, relocation towers, safety towers, personal property warehouses and repossession agencies. The Commission’s Rail Safety Program also inspects and regulates the general safety of railroad tracks, facilities and equipment in the state.

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering conducts standard and comprehensive inspections of electric public utility facilities and records to verify compliance with National Electrical Safety Code (“NESC”) regulations and other relevant State of Illinois requirements and reviews vegetative management practices to ensure the safety and reliability of electric public utility systems within Region 3 (Southern Region).

 

1. Plans, schedules and conducts inspections of electric distribution system of electric public utilities to verify compliance with NESC requirements.  Identifies issues that need correction and/or further review and promptly and concisely communicates findings to the utility. Performs the necessary/appropriate analysis and follow-up inspections to verify compliance.  Maintains appropriate documents of inspection and resolution of identified issues.

2. Plans, schedules and conducts inspections to determine the effectiveness of electric public utility vegetative management practices in maintaining safe and reliable service.  Identifies issues that need further review and performs the necessary/appropriate analysis and follow-up inspections. Maintains appropriate documents of inspection and resolution of identified issues

Job Responsibilities Cont.

3. Plans, schedules and conducts inspections of electric distribution system of electric public utilities to verify necessary/adequate system maintenance. Identifies issues that need further review and performs the necessary/appropriate analysis and follow-up inspections. Maintains appropriate documents of inspection and resolution of identified issues.

4. Plans, schedules and conducts inspections of electric distribution systems of electric public utilities involved in customer complaints or inquiries.  Maintains appropriate documents of inspection and resolution of identified issues.

5. Provide and defend expert witness testimony before the Commission to support findings made via inspections.

6. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably wit