Senior Electrical Inspector - Statewide - Anticipated Vacancy

Location: Gardiner,Maine,United States

Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (and Boards)

Job Class Code: 1002
Grade: 23/Supervisory
Salary: $58,170 -$82,025 /Annually *Salary includes Recruitment & Retention Stipend
Location: Gardiner

Opening Date: December 20, 2024

Closing Date:  January 12, 2025

Primary responsibilities include:  

• Perform Electrical inspections in various areas around the state.
• Manage 5 field inspectors while fostering a close team environment.
• Consistently provide education to electricians, homeowners and especially their team.
• Respond to code questions as well as complaints.
• Make code interpretations and be willing & able to stand behind those interpretations.
• Write inspection reports and complaints and help develop Board rules.
• Testify before the Electricians Examining Board and possibly legislative committees and or court proceedings.
• Prepare weekly reports on the team’s work.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Proven experience in personnel and time management.
• Advanced knowledge of requirements within the NEC
• Knowledge of the laws governing the Electricians Examining Board
• Knowledge of the rules adopted by the Electricians Examining Board
• The ability to deal with difficult people and to diffuse / deescalate difficult situations.
• The ability to work with multiple computer applications.
• The ability to utilize clear and concise oral as well as written communication.
• The ability to work with limited direct supervision, and to supervise others who also work with limited supervision, both while maintaining extremely high levels of ethics and service to the public.

Minimum qualifications:

Ten (10) years experience in the electrician field.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Possession of a current and valid Maine Master Electrician License.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

• Experience or licensure in other related trades such as HVAC or plumbing.
• State, municipal or private electrical inspection experience.
• Experience with large PV installations.
• Experience with fire investigations.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to:   Peter T. Holmes 207-624-8678 Peter.t.holmes@maine.gov

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of emp