Electrical Inspector

El Paso County 911 District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County 911 District is seeking a qualified electrician inspector to perform on-site inspections of new and remodeled construction projects, ensuring compliance with municipal, state, and national electrical codes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, two years journey-level or supervisory electrician experience, and current Journey or Master Electrician license, plus timely certification as ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector. A Texas Class C driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus two years journey/master/supervisory electrician experience.
• License: Journey or Master Electrician required at application time.
• ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector certification within one year of appointment.
• Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of construction projects to enforce electrical codes.
• Review plans, specifications, materials, layouts, and equipment for compliance.
• Explain and interpret electrical code requirements to contractors, architects, engineers and the public.
• Issue and post stop orders, corrective actions or citations as required; testify when needed.
• Investigate complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazards; maintain records.

Skills

Electrical inspections

Code interpretation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

MOS CODES: NONE

Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED or higher, and two (2) years journey level, master, or supervisory electrician experience.

Requirements

MOS CODES: NONE

Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED or higher, and two (2) years journey level, master, or supervisory electrician experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Journey or Master Electrician License required at time of application. International Code Council Commercial Electrical Inspector certification within one (1) year of date of appointment. Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, conduct field inspections of assigned construction projects to enforce compliance with municipal, state and national electrical codes and regulations.

Typical Duties

Conduct on the job electrical inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures. Involves: Conduct electrical inspections at different stages of construction project. Review plans and specifications, materials, layouts and equipment. Perform inspections of construction projects for compliance with occupational health and safety requirements. Inform, explain and interpret electrical code requirements for project superintendents or foremen, electrical contractors, architects, engineers, and the public. Provide uniform conformance to electrical codes, standards and regulations. Refer difficult or questionable situations to supervisor. Investigate and respond to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazardous conditions. Issue and post stop orders, corrective actions or citations depending on the situation. Testify in court and before City boards and Commissions, as required.

Enforce municipal and building codes.

Issue and post red tag, stop work orders, corrective action notices and court citations as required when construction does not meet electrical codes or plan specifications. Refer citations not signed by defendants to police department for service. Confer with electrical contractors issuing verbal and written corrections as needed. As assigned and during daily inspections, investigate work to ensure electrical construction is being performed by licensed contractors with a city-issued permit and in compliance with requirements. Sign and post permits if construction is in compliance. Maintain applicable databases, records and files. Research prior inspections for approval or disapproval. Attend training and meetings. Maintain certifications.

General Information

Note: Applicants with a foreign diplomas, transcripts must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

Important Note

The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.