GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


In serving the State Fire Marshal/Director/Agency's agenda, the Chief Electrical Inspector will: create an environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and respectful to all its employees, maintain communication between field personnel and office support staff by creating a management structure that invites participation throughout the organization; integrate strategy, training, policy, with other members of the Agency Management Team; be accountable to the State Fire Marshal/Director for operational and fiscal performance of the Section; and foster a cooperative work environment. This position will report directly to the State Fire Marshal.

Human Resource Contact: Rachael Reinhardt / 307-777-6143 / rachael.reinhardt2@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Lead the agency in electrical safety for the state of Wyoming by providing administrative oversight of functions, operations, and performance.
• Plans and coordinates effective use of staff and material resources through interaction with the State Fire Marshal regarding policy, budget, planning, and specific management issues.
• Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, supervisory, and technical work in administering and enforcing electrical safety codes and standards, and licensure of electricians.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and career development, and promote continuity, training, and motivation of electrical staff.
• Examines and reviews inspection and investigation reports; determines whether statutes, program standards, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are being maintained.
• Develops and implements improvements as needed and determines work procedures, oversees, and expedites workflow.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations for the agency.
• Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.
• Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies, procedures, rules, and statutes.
• Assists subordinates in successfully performing duties.
• Resolves complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone, or in writing,g and maintains records of these interactions.
• Administers the electrical permitting function, including application, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance, inspections, and occupancy.
• Coordinates electrical plan reviews, inspections, and enforcement actions.
• Plan, implement, and review the agency's short and long-range goals, the electrical budget, administer statewide programs pertaining to the enforcement of electrical safety codes and standards, and licensure of electricians.
• Develop programs, policies, and procedures to ensure optimum operational and financial efficiency; justifies and administers budgets for their area of the agency and its related programmatic areas.
• Increase focus on safe practices and preventative measures for electrical safety throughout the State; provide technical advice, assistance, and cooperate with local governments and the public regarding electrical safety.
• Maintain open communication with the Electrical Board.
• Cooperate with other departments and governmental agencies on matters relating to electrical safety; make recommendations for agency planning and policies; and perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or public administration, management, finance, or accounting. Additionally, the agency seeks a proven, major unit leader with a track record of building strong relationships with team members and outside partners.

Successful applicants would be a Master Electrician and an Electrical Inspector certified by the International Code Council or the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. The ideal candidate would possess a minimum of eight years of experience in inspections.

Applicants will have 18 months to obtain a Commercial Plans Reviewer Certification and a Commercial Electrical Inspection Certification.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Possess knowledge of content requirements of electrical codes, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and how they are applied.
• Possess knowledge of electrical hazards and factors in commercial, residential, and industrial settings.
• Possess knowledge of principles, concepts, and current practices of government management, including budget development and control, personnel, and purchasing management.
• Communication skills: Demonstrate writing and oral communication skills (formal and informal). Be prepared to provide actual written examples. Show ability to communicate with local and government agencies; ability to communicate and work out strategic/business plans with the Agency Management Team; demonstrate ability to provide productive, professional development and coaching to agency staff; demonstrate ability to give clear and articulate instructions to others.

• Interpersonal skills: Demonstrate ability to work in a team setting; demonstrate ability to actively seek input from customers and stakeholders, and build consensus and make team-based decisions.

• Leadership skills: Demonstrate ability to set priorities, develop strategy and tactics, anticipate problems, manage resources, and coordinate activities; demonstrate skills and talent to supervise, mentor, and motivate professional development of staff; demonstrate the ability to represent the interests of the Agency at industry meetings and manage and effectuate change.

• Operational excellence: Demonstrated ability to audit work processes and documentation to ensure compliance with Agency regulations or guidelines, manage continuous improvement efforts of work processes, and demonstrate ability to use, interpret, and apply electrical safety requirements and codes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See Preferences


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• A background check and or fingerprinting will be conducted for this position.
• Frequent travel and overnight stays may be required.

• FLSA: Exempt
• This is an At-Will position appointed by the State Fire Marshal and serves at the pleasure of the State Fire Marshal (W.S. 35-9-105(a).