Electrical Inspector

Responsibilities

• Reviews electrical plans, drawings, and construction specifications submitted with permit applications to determine compliance with the electrical provisions of the municipal building code and applicable regulations.
• Evaluates proposed electrical systems, materials, equipment, and installation methods for compliance with approved standards and code requirements.
• Identifies non‑compliant conditions within submitted plans and specifications, explains applicable code requirements, and recommends corrective measures necessary to achieve compliance.
• Conducts field inspections of new construction, rehabilitation, alteration, repair, and maintenance projects to ensure electrical work is performed in accordance with approved permit plans, construction specifications, and municipal code requirements.
• Verifies that electrical materials, equipment, and methods of installation comply with applicable code standards and approved permit documents.
• Inspects job sites to confirm required permits have been obtained and that electrical work is being performed by properly licensed and bonded electrical contractors.
• Interprets and explains electrical code requirements, inspection findings, and code violations to contractors, property owners, tenants, design professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Issues citations, notices of violation, stop‑work orders, or other enforcement actions for violations of the municipal electrical code and related ordinances.
• Conducts follow‑up and re‑inspections to verify correction of cited violations and compliance with approved permit requirements.
• Investigates complaints related to electrical work, unsafe conditions, or unpermitted installations and documents inspection findings.
• Prepares inspection reports, violation notices, correspondence, and related documentation concerning inspection and enforcement activities.
• Maintains accurate records of inspections, code violations, enforcement actions, and permit compliance activities.
• Testifies at administrative hearings, court proceedings, or other legal proceedings regarding inspections conducted, violations identified, and citations issued.
• Coordinates with other departmental personnel, regulatory agencies, utility representatives, and public safety officials regarding code compliance and enforcement matters.

Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Electrical apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; OR

• Successful completion of an industry or company‑sponsored apprenticeship training program as an Electrical Mechanic, PLUS two (2) years of journey‑level experience as an electrical mechanic.
• Six (6) years of journey‑level experience as an electrical mechanic.

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
• City of Chicago Supervising Electrician license.
• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.

2045 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612

Days:
Monday‑Friday

Hours:

8:00 am–4:30 pm

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 134 (Bargaining Unit #32).

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.