Electrical Inspector

The minimum starting salary is $23.75 hourly, depending on qualifications.

Position Description:  

Under basic supervision, inspects commercial and residential construction projects for Inspection Services; reviews technical plans and construction documents, inspects structures and verifies compliance with all building, safety, and construction codes, standards, and regulations and with the approved building plans.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Required: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Driver's License
• 5 Years of journeyman/foreman level experience in building trades and electrical installation.
• Certification as a Building Electrical Inspector or Residential Electrical Inspector through the International Code Council within one year

Preferred:

• Work experience in construction inspection
• TDLR Electrical Inspector License

Essential Functions

• Inspects residential and commercial building construction and building trades activities conducted under permits issued by the City; verifies construction activities comply with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspects building and electrical construction; approves work that conforms to City codes and zoning regulations; identifies compliance deficiencies and defines corrections to be made; coordinates inspection work with other departments and agencies.
• Reviews plans and specifications of projects to gain familiarity with the projects before inspection; performs field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used.
• Verifies the quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and applicable codes and regulations; notes deficiencies and deviations from plans; interprets regulations and issues notices of violation within the scope of authority.
• Maintains communications with developers and builders on construction and inspection projects; analyzes practices, identifies problems, and recommends improvements; maintains and updates inspection records, project documentation, and Department files.
• Refers to serious problems and disagreements in compliance issues to Chief Building Official.
• Answers inquiries and assists customers with application process, compliance issues, permit review, codes and code enforcement, and other City standards and regulations.
• Responds to requests for information; interprets City and state codes, resolves conflicts, provides technical information to City staff, and provides assistance to the public within scope of authority.