Electrical Inspector

Representative Job Duties

• Reviews electrical construction plans, blueprints, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable laws, zoning ordinances, and electrical codes.
• Makes on-site inspections of all electrical installations, fire alarm systems and signs, in both residential and commercial buildings to ensure conformity to approved plans; resolves on‑going problems and/or questions; follows‑up on complaints and inquiries relating to electrical problems.
• Advices electrical contractors, builders and the public regarding electrical codes, licensing, permits, proper material and procedures.
• Investigates violations of electrical codes and ordinances and takes necessary action to enforce legal requirements; attends court sessions and gives testimony as required.
• Prepares correspondence and reports and maintains detailed records.
• Responsible for electrical inspections for special shows, carnivals and shows on City grounds.
• Conducts 1 & 2 Family and Multi‑Family Housing and/or other departmental inspections.
• Performs related duties as required.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess an Electrician License at the time of application.
• One to two years plan review experience.
• Two (2) years’ recent full‑time experience as an Electrical Inspector OR construction experience sufficient to produce an in‑depth knowledge and understanding of the National Electrical codes, NFPA codes, ICC codes and related standards and the ability to apply this knowledge in the field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Registration as a P.A.54 of 1986 Electrical Inspector and Plan Reviewer with the State of Michigan, OR the ability to obtain such registration within six (6) months of appointment by virtue of previous training and experience.
• Sufficient analytical, cognitive and physical skills to effectively perform the essential functions of the position in the stated environment, with or without accommodation.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and a good driving record.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

• Mandatory Benefits:
  Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out.
• Supplemental Benefits:
  Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus.
• Blended Pension Plan Employees.

Defined Benefit SERS

• 1.5% Multiplier for all years of service.
• 3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement.
• 10 Years Vesting.
• 5% Employee Contribution.

Defined Contribution 401a Mission Square

• 3% 401(a) City Contribution.
• 3% 401(a) Employee Contribution (minimum).
• 5 Year Vesting Schedule.

Retirement Health Savings – Effective July 1, 2020 tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.

Life Insurance Met Life

• AFSCME 329: 0‑30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD; after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636: $50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance.

Medical Elections

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025)
• Community Blue PPO 10
• Community Blue PPO 12
• Community Blue PPO 15
• HAP HMO
• Dental – Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision – Blue Cross Blue Shield

Health insurance is effective from the 1st day of the month following hire. Employees have 30 days to select benefits; otherwise, they will wait until open enrollment.

COBRA coverage through TASC – in the event of separation – you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.

Retirement Savings Account – Supplemental

• Mission Square 457b or T. Rowe Price 457b.
• Retirement savings account with no employer contribution; funds added to a 457 can be pre‑tax or post‑tax.
• Pre‑tax funds lower taxable income in bi‑weekly paycheck; taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement.
• Post‑tax deferrals are taken from already taxed funds in your paycheck, which…