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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Utilities Regulation Inspector in Des Moines, Iowa
Utilities Regulation Inspector
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Utilities Regulation Inspector
Salary
$55,057.60 - $83,824.00 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-03630
Agency
219 Iowa Utilities Board
Opening Date
05/02/2024
Closing Date
5/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
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Point of Contact
Teri Clevenger, iub.hr@iub.iowa.gov
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Interested applicants are highly encouraged to upload a cover letter and resume to the attachments section on their application for the position.
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Job Description
The Iowa Utilities Board is seeking to fill aUtilities Regulation Inspectorposition within the Safety and Engineering section to assist the Board and staff. This is a permanent, full-time, and contract-covered position.
Duties involve protecting the public safety and examining utility electric system reliability through inspection of the facilities and operations of electric utility companies for compliance with Iowa Code chapters 476 and 478 and Utilities Board rules including 199 Iowa Administrative Code chapters 11, 20, 25, and 27. Additional duties will include inspection of electric facilities filed in petitions for electrical franchises to ensure complete and accurate information.
The successful candidate must be a self-starter who can organize daily workload and be able to work independently without immediate supervision when in the field. Good oral and written communication skills are required. Applicants must have or be prepared to develop computer skills necessary for document preparation and electronic communication.
Experience with electric utility operations and safety programs is preferred, and strong knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code is a plus. A valid driver's license and ability to drive an automobile also are required. The position involves considerable travel and often three to four overnight stays a week.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Two years of experience in the inspection, supervision, construction and/or operation and maintenance of private or public utility installations and facilities, including natural gas pipeline and/or electric transmission and distribution facilities;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year (thirty semester hours or its equivalent) of post high school education in engineering technology for one year of the required work experience to a maximum of two years.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/UtilityRegulationInspector-00556.pdf) .
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How many years of experience do you have in the inspection, supervision, construction and/or operation and maintenance of private or public utility installations and facilities, including natural gas pipeline and/or electric transmission and distribution facilities?
I have no experience in the inspection, supervision, construction and/or operation and maintenance of private or public utility installations and facilities, including natural gas pipeline and/or electric transmission and distribution facilities
Less than two years of experience in the inspection, supervision, construction and/or operation and maintenance of private or public utility installations and facilities, including natural gas pipeline and/or electric transmission and distribution facilities
Two years or more of experience in the inspection, supervision, construction and/or operation and maintenance of private or public utility installations and facilities, including natural gas pipeline and/or electric transmission and distribution facilities
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How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education in engineering technology AND/OR experience in the inspection, supervision, construction and/or operation and maintenance of private or public utility installations and facilities, including natural gas pipeline and/or electric transmission and distribution facilities? 30 semester hours equals one year of the required work experience.
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Two years or more of the combined education and/or experience
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State of Iowa
Agency
219 Iowa Utilities Board
Address
1375 E Court Ave
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://iub.iowa.gov/
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