Electrical Inspector II: DORA/Division of Professions & Occupations
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Electrical Inspector II: DORA/Division of Professions & Occupations
Salary
$5,151.00 - $6,180.00 Monthly
Location
Other (see multiple locations in job posting), CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
SJI-9731-07/25
Department
Department of Regulatory Agencies
Division
Division of Professions and Occupations
Opening Date
07/09/2025
Closing Date
7/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Addison Dittrich: addison.dittrich@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Primary Physical Work Address
Must reside in the area of the job, or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties - Position 9731 is responsible for conducting inspections in either San Juan or La Plata county.
Hiring Pay Rate
The salary range posted for this position is $61,812 - $74,160 annually ($5,151.00 - $6,180.00 monthly); although a salary range is listed, hiring salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
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:
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.
Extensive work-life programs such as a telecommuting program, flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!
Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.
Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.
Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.
Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.
Paid Time Off, including 10 paid holidays.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition assistance program.
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 9731
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:
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;
Planning inspections for each day based on the geographical and chronological nature of each request;
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;
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;
Tracking the number of inspections being conducted and the corrections that need to be completed via the electrical and plumbing system;
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;
Writing/completing inspection reports by documenting findings, identifying and determining necessary compliance measures, remedial requirements, etc.;
Reviewing literature, industry standards, industry codes, statutes and rules to identify nuanced changes in requirements, practices or procedures.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs):
Currently licensed as a Journeyman or Master Electrician in the State of Colorado; AND
Four (4) years of professional* experience as a Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.
Document this experience in your applicationIN 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.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must be currently licensed as a Journeyman or Master Electrician in the State of Colorado;
Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license;
Must reside in the area of the job, or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties - Position 9731 - San Juan or La Plata county.
Telecommuting/Working from home is a condition of employment for this position, and DORA provides all necessary equipment for positions with this requirement;
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;
Must successfully pass a reference check and a background check;
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.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
There are no substitutions for the required professional* experience.
*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.
Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
Compliance/Enforcement experience;
Experience developing new processes and identifying new methods to streamline existing work processes for efficiency and accuracy;
Five or more years of professional* experience as a Master Electrician;
Professional-level inspector experience in a regulatory environment;
Demonstrated experience working and adapting in a frequently changing environment;
Demonstrated experience working in a high-stress, high-profile environment managing various stakeholders and discerning hidden agendas.
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):
Professional demeanor;
Attention to detail;
Critical thinking and analysis skills, including the ability to analyze information and issues;
Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division;
Demonstrated ability to conduct work in a calm, courteous, and professional manner;
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;
Ability to accept feedback and take direction;
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;
Customer Service skills, including the ability to work diplomatically with difficult customers, including using de-escalation techniques;
Demonstrated oral communication skills, including the ability to verbally communicate effectively to a diverse audience;
Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to construct reports in a clear, concise manner;
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;
Proficiency in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, Google Suite, etc.).
Conditions of Employment: Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.
The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.
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.
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.
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 theState of Colorado's Public Health Order (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b3w36DgcK8pNlPz0DVibaUhhDcb-YyJH/view) and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials
Interested individuals must submit the following online:
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.
A current email addresson 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.
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.
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 strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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, at dora_adacoordinator@state.co.us .
APPEAL RIGHTS:
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.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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DORA Q1: Please provide your Social Security Number. NOTE: This information will be kept strictly confidential and is only accessible to Human Resources Personnel.
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DORA Q2: Are you a current or previous State of Colorado employee? Enter "yes" or "no" in the space provided. If "yes", enter 1) the State agency name, 2) dates of employment, and 3) your official classification title.
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DORA Q3: If you are a current or former State of Colorado classified employee, have you ever been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation)? NOTE: Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
YES, I have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).
NO, I have NEVER been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).
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DORA Q4: Current or Former Classified Employees: Are you a transfer, non-disciplinary (voluntary) demotion, or reinstatement applicant?
Yes
No
N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
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DORA Q5: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE NOTE: If you are not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference, please skip down to the bottom and select option "N/A". REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans' Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 reflecting dates of service, @type of discharge, and, if appropriate, a campaign badge or service medal. If information regarding a campaign badge or service medal is necessary to award preference points and is not reflected on the DD214, other documents reflecting the grade or medal must be provided. Other @types of documentation may be required for ten point preference. Note 1: For a complete list of service dates and campaigns used in awarding preference points visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.htm Note 2: Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty; must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. Note 3: Effective October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans. Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are not receiving retirement pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of veterans' preference. REMINDER: Proof of eligibility must be provided before points are allowed. Please attach documentation to your application. If you have not done so, please go back and do so now. Veteran's Preference points WILL NOT be applied without the appropriate documentation. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
N/A - I am not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference.
A) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During any war declared by Congress
B) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955;
C) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;
D) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992;
E) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or,
F) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized*, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti.
G) I have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a present service connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
H) I am a Purple Heart recipient;
I) I am the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability;
J) I am the unmarried widow/widower of certain deceased veterans; and
K) I am the mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.
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DORA Q6: Part of the required application materials includes 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. Q: Have you included this cover letter as an attachment to your application? (If not, you may go back and do so now). Yes, I have attached the required cover letter explaining how I meet the required competencies and how my accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make me a good fit for this position; I may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. No, I have not attached the required cover letter to my application. Note: I understand that failure to include this information and follow instructions may prevent me from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Yes
No
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DORA Q7: Do you currently have an active Journeyman or Master Electrician license issued by the State of Colorado? You must include your license number in your response.
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DORA Q8: Please explain in detail how you meet the following Minimum Qualification: Four years of professional* experience as a Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.
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DORA Q9: This position requires independent travel. Do you currently possess a valid Colorado Driver's License? You must include your driver's license number in your response in order to be considered.
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DORA Q10: This position must reside in the area of the job, or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties - Position 9731 - San Juan or La Plata county. Do you currently live in one of these counties or are you willing to relocate?
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DORA Q11: Please explain in detail how you meet the following preferred qualification: Compliance/Enforcement experience.
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DORA Q12: Please explain in detail how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience developing new processes and identifying new methods to streamline existing work processes for efficiency and accuracy.
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DORA Q13: Please explain in detail how you meet the following preferred qualification: Five or more years of professional* experience as a Master Electrician.
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DORA Q14: Please explain in detail how you meet the following preferred qualification: Professional level inspector experience in a regulatory environment.
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DORA Q15: Please explain in detail how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated experience working and adapting in a frequently changing environment.
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DORA Q16: The salary range posted for this position is $61,812 - $74,160 annually ($5,151.00 - $6,180.00 Monthly); while appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum, the salary will be set based on the qualifications of the candidate appointed and relevant factors. Please share your salary expectations below.
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DORA Q17: If you move forward in this process and are selected for this position, what is the earliest date that you would be able to start?
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