Electrical Inspector

This is a part-time and non-union position within the Community and Economic Development Department. The Electrical Inspector is responsible for conducting complex and technical review of construction plans and specifications, construction sites, installation methods and materials to determine and assure compliance with State and City electrical codes. The position also includes providing information concerning electrical codes and requirements, performing on-site inspections, approving and maintaining electrical inspection documents, and investigating complaints related to electrical code compliance.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review complex and technical construction plans to verify compliance with State and City electrical and energy conservation codes.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure contractors and subcontractors hold proper licenses and permits; evaluate electrical permit applications for regulatory conformity; investigate technical issues or disputes at job sites.
• Research electrical and energy code requirements; prepare related reports and maintain records associated with electrical permits, inspections, and code compliance.
• Inspect residential, commercial and industrial electrical installations at various stages of construction, alteration and repair to assure adherence to applicable codes and ordinances, safety standards and the National Electrical Code.
• Re‑inspect to verify corrections of noted electrical violations; identify and address illegal construction activities; issue Stop Work orders when necessary; approve final installations prior to occupancy.
• Interpret and explain electrical codes and regulations; coordinate with fire, law enforcement, water and sewer and other community and governmental agencies.
• Evaluate electrical installations in commercial and residential buildings to ensure safe and code‑compliant practices.
• Review plans for electrical code requirements and, when directed, assess non‑residential energy code compliance.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and contractor regarding electrical code interpretations and City administrative procedures; provide guidance via telephone, in person or in the field regarding electrical installations. Interpret, apply and explain electrical code requirements.
• Prepare detailed correction notices for code violations; draft letters clarifying policies, documenting inspections, and outlining plan review comments.
• Maintain a variety of records and reports, including inspection logs, correction notices, Stop Work orders, Unsafe to Enter notices and approved plans.

The duties, essential functions and qualifications contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions, the level of knowledge, and scope of the responsibility typically required of the job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.