Electrical Inspector

Position Summary

Responsible for performing skilled electrical inspection work requiring independent judgment and discretion to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations for existing and new installations.

• Check plans and workmanship to ensure electrical work complies with ordinances and regulations.
• Keep accurate daily records of inspections and permit applications.
• Perform inspections of new wiring and electrical installations in residential, business, public, and other buildings.
• Assist other inspectors with inspections of new building construction as necessary.
• Inspect electrical signs and large lighting fixtures.
• Notify power company of services approved for connecting.
• Explain wiring codes and related subjects to contractors and electricians.
• Inspect installation of electrical appliances for potential overloading of circuits.
• Investigate building fires to determine whether a fire could have been caused by defective wiring.
• Inspect buildings and structures that sell alcoholic beverages on an annual basis.
• Assist with scanning and maintaining property/permit data in a records management system.
• Assist in scheduling inspections.
• Perform after‑hours inspections and/or building assessments as required by DCD Director, Deputy Director, DCD‑EM, PD and/or Fire following emergency incidents.
• Perform other work as assigned.

• Knowledge of methods and practices involved in constructing, installing and operating a variety of electrical installations, equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of standard testing devices.
• Knowledge of possible defects and faults in electrical wiring and appliances and effective corrective measures.
• Knowledge of municipal ordinances relating to electrical appliances and installations and effective corrective measures.
• Ability to detect and locate defective electrical wiring and construction.
• Ability to determine proper remedial measures.
• Ability to understand and work from construction and wiring blueprints, drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to contact owners, contractors, craftsmen, appliance dealers and others.
• Ability to effect and maintain satisfactory working relationships in enforcing regulations.

• Post‑high school technical and/or vocational training in electrical construction methods.
• Wisconsin Master Electrician license and State of Wisconsin Inspection certifications as a commercial and residential electrical inspector, and residential building inspector.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as an electrician.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.

• Commercial Building Certification.

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, sick leave, and employee assistance services.