Electrical Inspector; Buildings Safety Engineering & Environmental Department

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

"We create safe environments for city residents."

The BSEED mission is to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the general public as it pertains to buildings and their environs in an efficient, cost-effective, user-friendly and professional manner.

BSEED enforces construction, property maintenance, environmental compliance and zoning codes, which preserve and enhance property values and promote quality of life to make Detroit a preferred place to reside and conduct business.

Under general supervision, inspects electric lighting, heat, power and fire alarm installations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and City of Detroit ordinances, approved plans and accepted standards and methods of work. Examines plans for compliance with applicable codes, laws and ordinances for the approval of an application for permits.

• High School graduation or GED.
• Two years of training in electrical principles and their practical application to the field of electricity with a reputable concern.
• One year of related trade instruction at a recognized institute of higher learning preferred.
• A minimum of two years as a Licensed Electrical Journeyperson with experience in the construction, maintenance, and testing of electrical installations and equipment, preferably including one year of experience in the inspection and/or supervisory phases of the work.

• Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician License required.
• Employees in this class will be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis, a valid State of Michigan Operator license is required.

An applicant for registration as a provisional electrical inspector shall have two years of experience as a licensed journey worker or shall be licensed as a master electrician under the provisions of 1956 PA 217, MCL 338.881 to 338.892.

Employees in this class will within (30) thirty days make an application for provisional registration with the State of Michigan in accordance with Public Act #54, R 408.30031, Rule 31 (5) and provide written verification of completing the minimum required hours of approved educational or training programs as prescribed in Table 31 of Rule 31.

Employees certified or promoted to this class must acquire and maintain registration as an electrical inspector and plan reviewer with the State of Michigan, as required under the provisions of Public Act #54. Progress toward obtaining certification will be evaluated at the end of the initial six-month probation period with a conditional six-month extension possible, after which, failure to comply will result in termination of employment in this class.

• Interview:70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience &Personal
  
  Qualifications:
  
  30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P:100%

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 0701/2026

• The materials, operations, construction, and trade practices related to electrical construction.
• The elementary electrical engineering…