Building Inspection - Inspector - Electrical

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

 

Under general supervision, this position involves performing a variety of skilled field inspections and office work related to the enforcement of codes and regulations regarding electrical installations. The duties include inspecting new construction, remodeling, and repairs to ensure compliance with the City’s electrical code. Additionally, this position requires reviewing plans and specifications to determine compliance with City codes and enforcing City electrical codes.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

 

This position exercises no supervision.

 

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and equipment in structures undergoing construction, repair, or remodeling. Ensure compliance with City and National electrical codes and safety standards. Issue the appropriate permits as necessary.

 

Enforce the adopted City Electrical Code by identifying areas of non-compliance, discussing issues with contractors and developers, and determining corrective actions for deficiencies.

 

Issue stop work orders when necessary and inspect work sites to ensure contractors and workers hold the appropriate licenses and use proper materials and practices.

 

Assist in evaluating buildings considered for rehabilitation or demolition and assess electrical installations at the property owner’s request to ensure compliance with code and life safety standards.

 

Prepare detailed inspection reports, review permit applications, and respond to inquiries from contractors and homeowners.

 

Issue permits based on approved applications and complete daily work sheets.

 

Administer electrical exams for homeowners and manage the entry, maintenance, processing, and printing of permit data on the computer.

 

Serve as an advisor to the Electrical Sub-Committee.

 

Operate a city vehicle to travel to and from various job sites.

 

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES

 

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 

Knowledge of:

 

Electrical construction and installation methods, practices, and materials.

 

Possible defects and faults in electrical construction and installation activities, standard testing devices, methods, and corrective measures.

 

National Electrical Code.

 

Safe driving principles and practices.

 

Skill to:

 

Operate a variety of tools and equipment used in electrical inspection, including ladders, screwdrivers, voltage testers, and continuity testers.

 

Operate office equipment to include the computer, scanner, tablet, copier, smart phone and related software.

 

Operate a motor vehicle safely including a pick-up truck.

 

Ability to:

 

Understand and interpret codes, plans and specifications.

 

Detect and locate defective electrical installations and determine the optimal stage of construction for identifying and correcting defects.

 

Enforce codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality.

 

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 

 

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

 

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

 

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

 

Experience and Training Guidelines:

 

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

 

Experience:

 

Four (4) years of experience in electrical service installation work as a journey level electrician is required. 

          

Education/Training:

 

High school diploma or GED is required.

 

Specialized training in electrical service installation is required.        

 

License or Certificate:

 

A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

 

A Residential Electrical Inspector Certification through the International Code Council (ICC) or the ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment is required.

 

A Master Electrician license is preferred.

 

Special Requirements:

 

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

 

Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, confining workspaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.

 

Ability to travel to different sites.

 

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

 

___     Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___     Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

_X_     Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

___     Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___     Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

 

Physical Demand Codes:  The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

 

Codes for how often:

N         =          No

E         =          Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)

M         =          Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)

I           =          Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)

A         =          Almost Never (<10% of the time)

 

Code / Task

_M_    Standing

_M_    Sitting

_M_    Walking

_I__    Lifting

_I__    Carrying

_I__    Pushing/Pulling

_A_     Overhead Work

_A_     Fine Dexterity

_I__    Kneeling

_I__    Crouching

_A_     Crawling

_M_    Bending

_M_    Twisting

_I  _    Climbing

_E_    Balancing

_E_     Vision

_E_     Hearing

_M_    Talking

_ __    Other:  _____________________