Electrical Inspector

The Department of Transportation and Public Works is looking for an Electrical Inspector to join their team. This position is responsible for performing inspections of electrical systems and components and/or related sites to determine compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications. This position will work out of the West County Satellite Office located at Clarkson and Wilson Roads.

The typical starting salary range is between $23.10 - $27.72 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well‑life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks of Paid Time Off in the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short‑ and long‑term disability. To learn more County benefits, visit Competitive Benefits - St.

Louis County Website.

• Inspects and evaluates electrical construction and installation by making detailed examinations of electrical systems and equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in construction, preparing accurate reports, maintaining records, preparing violation notices and testifying in court.
• Enforces codes and ordinances for electrical construction and installation.
• Communicates inspection findings to appropriate parties.
• Performs related work as required.

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the electrical trade or completion of a formal course of training as an electrician apprentice; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Applicants should ensure the work experience section of the application is complete by including the names and dates of specific employers.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job‑related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.

After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at  We only accept Online applications.

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at  for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105

Relay MO 711 or
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax:
www.stlouiscountymo.gov