Chief Electrical Inspector - Jefferson County (Development Services)

Irondale; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Personnel Board of Jefferson County seeks a well-qualified Chief Electrical Inspector to direct and participate in inspecting all electrical installations, ensuring compliance with codes and ordinances. This role involves contacting violators, explaining code requirements, and issuing stop-work notices for unsafe work, while overseeing subordinate staff.

The position requires a Master Electrician Certification, Alabama electrical licenses, experience with NEC, and planning/schematic

Qualifications

• Master Electrician Certification from Alabama/Jefferson County (or City of Birmingham).
• State of Alabama Electrical Contractor license.
• Driver's license is required.
• Experience inspecting the work of other electricians.
• Experience using and interpreting the National Electrical Code (NEC) for inspectors, contractors, and/or homeowners.
• Experience interpreting and comprehending engineering and architectural plans.

Responsibilities

• Enforces codes and ordinances by comparing potential violations to applicable codes and ordinances to ensure compliance and safety.
• Researches and reviews codes, ordinances, notices, and permitting by reading code books and amendments and researching new materials to stay current and accurate.
• Conducts electrical inspections by comparing electrical constructions and installations to plan requirements to ensure compliance.
• Conducts general inspection activities for contractors by checking for valid permits, ensuring plans comply with codes, and issuing Certificates of Occupancy.
• Conducts inspections related to life safety, disability accessibility, and natural disasters by following professional inspection protocols.
• Reviews plans by comparing construction details to codes and ordinances to ensure compliance.
• Engages in professional development to upgrade procedures and improve performance.
• Supervises staff by assigning work, directing duties, monitoring progress, and providing training.

Skills

Leadership

Code compliance

Electrical inspections

Plan interpretation

Staff mentoring

Education

Master Electrician Certification

State of Alabama Electrical Contractor license

Driver's license

Job description

TARGET CLOSE DATE

10/23/2026

PAY GRADE

Grade 27

TYPE

Full time

JOB SUMMARY

Jefferson County Development Services Department is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Chief Electrical Inspector to direct and participate in the inspection of all electrical installations in Jefferson County. Chief Electrical Inspectors are responsible for ensuring compliance with related codes and ordinances, contacting appropriate parties regarding violations found during inspections, explaining code requirements, and issuing stop work notices for work that is unauthorized, substandard or in violation of applicable codes. Chief Electrical Inspectors oversee the production and quality of work performed by subordinate employees.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

The pay range for this job is presented below: $72,841 - $112,985

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Driver's license.
• Master Electrician Certification from the State of Alabama, Jefferson County, or the City of Birmingham.
• State of Alabama Electrical Contractor license.
• Experience inspecting the work of other electricians.
• Experience using and interpreting the National Electrical Code (NEC) for inspectors, contractors, and/or homeowners.
• Experience interpreting and comprehending engineering and architectural plans.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

• Enforces codes and ordinances by comparing potential violations to applicable codes and ordinances to ensure compliance and safety.
• Researches and reviews codes, ordinances, notices, and permitting by reading code books and amendments, and researching new materials to ensure knowledge is current or to provide accurate information to others.
• Conducts electrical inspections by comparing electrical constructions and installations to plan requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conducts general inspection activities for contractors by checking for valid permits, ensuring plans comply to relevant codes, and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy in accordance with professional inspections procedures so construction projects are compliant with codes.
• Conducts inspections related to life safety, handicap accessibility, and natural disasters by following professional inspections protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Reviews plans by comparing details of construction plans to applicable codes and ordinances to ensure compliance.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines to upgrade procedures and improve work performance.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. Work may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting, as well during occasional field visits. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, digital camera, phone, copier, etc.

EEO STATEMENT

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

DISCLAIMER

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.