Electrical Inspector

Electrical Inspector I

Location:

San Diego, CA

Salary: $ - $

Applicants are encouraged to apply to the following related recruitment(s):
Electrical Inspector II

Electrical Inspector I positions enforce regulations and inspect electrical and fire alarm installations in multi‑family residential, commercial and industrial structures for compliance with local, state and federal electrical and other applicable construction codes and regulations; inspect signs and electrical installations for temporary or special events; investigate and resolve complaints of code violations; check electrical plans for compliance with electrical codes and enforce field compliance with approved plans;

interpret department policies and regulations; maintain records; prepare reports and correction notices; meet with property owners, tenants, contractors, builders and engineers to discuss correction notices and/or give technical advice; and perform other duties as assigned.

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Electrical Inspector I employees will be required to perform job‑related work in high‑rise structures.

• One year of full‑time experience performing general electrical or fire alarm work AND a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Two years of full‑time experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing electrical or fire alarm inspections of residential and/or commercial structures.
• One year of full‑time experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing electrical or fire alarm inspections of residential and/or commercial structures AND an Associate's Degree or Community College Certificate in Construction Inspection or Building Construction Technology (Inspection or Electrical option).
• Four years of full‑time experience performing all phases of journey‑level electrical or fire alarm work.
• One year of full‑time experience performing all phases of journey‑level electrical or fire alarm work AND completion of a state‑accredited five‑year Electrical Apprenticeship Program.

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year‑for‑year basis. One year of full‑time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college‑level units.
• Possession of a contractor's license is NOT qualifying as a substitute for a college degree or certificate.
• City of San Diego employees using Out‑of‑Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

A valid International Code Council (ICC) or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Commercial Electrical Inspector Certificate will be required within two years from date of hire.

A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

You will be required to provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

• Experience performing fire alarm inspections or installation.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Government Administration