Electrical Inspector

Summary

The purpose of this classification is to perform administrative work and inspections of electrical work conducted within city jurisdictions to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations that apply to the electrical trade.

Authorized to act on behalf of the Chief Electrical Inspector in his/her absence.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

Inspects electrical wiring to ensure compliance with city codes/regulations includes electrical service to commercial/residential buildings, hospitals, industrial plants, trailers, communication towers, signs, docks/piers, swimming pools, gas/oil wells, streetlights, pumping stations, motels/hotels, temporary poles, sports fields and facilities, farms, and related areas.

Performs electrical inspections and other trade inspections when necessary and/or qualified.

Receives plans, forms, blueprints, schematics, letters of certification, permits, tickets, logs, memos, or documentation; reviews, completes, processes, files, and/or forwards; maintains records.

Operates a service truck to conduct inspections; inspects assigned vehicle for proper operations and maintains fluid levels; delivers truck to fleet maintenance for repairs and scheduled maintenance.

Performs repairs on test equipment; refers equipment out for repairs.

Attends hearings and meetings as necessary; provides expert witness testimony.

Consults with supervisors, engineers, inspectors, contractors, architects, developers, and other agency officials to review departmental operations, discuss problems, coordinate activities, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction.

Communicates via telephone, email, text message, and/or any other communication devices; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.

Interprets regulatory codes and responds to requests for information from employees, officials, contractors, and the public.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; researches construction materials and methods; attends training seminars and workshops; maintains continuing education units (CEUs) for required certifications.

Assists in training new employees.

Inspects and condemns houses and other structures; approves certificate of occupancy, inspections, forms and permits; declares buildings or systems safe/unsafe.

Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the department.

Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required. Vocational/technical diploma in electrical, Industrial Wiring, or related field preferred; three (3) years of experience in electrical work or related field required.

Must have or be willing to obtain the following ICC Certifications: Electrical Plan Examiner, Residential Electrical Inspector, and Commercial Electrical Inspector In lieu of the previously listed certifications, an ICC Certified Building Official Certification is acceptable. Must obtain two certifications the first year and one certification per year after until requirement is met.

Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver's license. Must attend continuing education classes to maintain certification renewal requirements.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to operate a service truck and a variety of electrical and automated office equipment including a calculator, copiers, telephone, meters, testing kits, hand tools, etc. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.

DATA COMPREHENSION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include forms, blueprints, schematic, code books, operational manuals, and procedural manuals.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange legal, electrical, architectural, engineering, mechanical, and plumbing information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants, managers, or supervisors as well as communicating with the general public.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of legal, electrical, architectural, engineering, mechanical, and plumbing documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.

Requires the ability to write basic job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex legal, electrical, architectural, engineering, mechanical, and plumbing principles and techniques, to understand departmental policies and procedures, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, calculate decimals/percentages, utilize basic algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric formulas, and determine time.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment which may include testing kits and standard measuring devices.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using electrical tools and automated office equipment and to operate a motor vehicle.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, electrical tools and automated office equipment, control knobs, meters, switches, etc.

Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DIFFERENTIATION: Requires the ability to discern color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear.