Electrical Inspector

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Union dues through payroll deduction

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Personal leave

Bereavement leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking an Electrical Inspector to join the Community Development Department. The role focuses on inspecting electrical installations in commercial, residential, and multi-family properties, verifying permits, and supporting code enforcement staff.

Responsibilities include pool and solar project inspections, maintaining records, and providing electrical expertise to contractors, developers, engineers, and the public.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited two year college or technical school.
• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• Progressively responsible related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect commercial, residential, and multi-family electrical installations.
• Perform electrical inspections and verify permits for projects.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and assist code enforcement staff.
• Oversee pool and solar project inspections and related duties.

Skills

Code enforcement

Electrical codes

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Associates degree

Job description

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

LOCATION: City Hall, 419 Fulton Street, Room 307, Peoria, Illinois

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Monday through Friday

City Residency Required

SUMMARY:

The Electrical Inspector works in the Community Development Department of the City of Peoria. The Community Development Department works to encourage a safe and healthy community, through education first and enforcement second; to correct and enforce environmental and building for the City of Peoria. The purpose of this position is to inspect and evaluate the electrical installation of commercial, residential, and multi-family dwellings. This is accomplished by providing general electrical assistance; verifying permits, aiding code enforcement staff, performing electrical inspections; and keeping records. In addition, this position is responsible for all pool and solar projects and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited two year college or technical school, over two years up to and including four years progressively responsible related experience and a valid State Driver’s License required. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES:

Knowledge of inspecting and evaluating electrical installations by ensuring safety, durability, capacity, and compliance and providing multiple inspections for each stage of completion; inspects and reviews pool permits and pool installation projects that require a permit, handles all complaints related to pools. Provides general electrical assistance by assisting Code Enforcement with technical electrical concerns; assisting Fire and Building Inspectors; responding to electrical questions from contractors, developers, engineers, and general public. Performs permit verification and record keeping by ensuring electrical permits are applied for and issued; notifying contractors of inspection outcomes; maintaining detailed records of inspections; notifying Public Utility Company of passed inspections and providing meter release numbers; and responding to code complaints and evaluates violations. Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to locate, interpret and quote National Electrical Code articles and tables; write routine reports and correspondence; read and interpret building construction plans, blueprints and schematics; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, work in high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Working conditions are typically loud.

• Please notify the Human Resources Department if accommodations are required to participate in the selection process.

• PENSION PROGRAM: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF): Ten years required for vesting. IMRF Death Benefit – Annual Salary after 1 year’s service. IMRF Disability Benefit – 50% of Salary up to 30 months after 1 year’s service.
• UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE: American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – Union dues through payroll deduction.
• VACATION: No Vacation in first year of employment. Earn 6.67 hours per month.
• SICK LEAVE: 6.67 hours per month earned. No limit on total days accumulated.
• PERSONAL LEAVE: Earn 2.67 hours per month.
• Bereavement Leave: Up to 24 hours paid Bereavement Leave in the event of a death of a member of the immediate family.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Up to 2 weeks paid leave for birth/adoption of child. (eligible after completing one (1) year of service)
• HOLIDAYS: 10 Paid Holidays per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage is effective the first day of the next month following completion of one full calendar month of employment. Members may opt out of the City’s insurance program with proof of other coverage, coverage for your dependents is optional. The City of Peoria offers two options for medical insurance, a low-deductible and a high-deductible plan. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also enroll in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) program. The City also offers Dental and Vision insurance. Your insurance premiums will be deducted from your payroll check. The total premium amount will be based on your elections and payroll frequency. On your hire date, you will meet with the City’s Benefits Administrator to receive detailed information on the plans and ask any questions you may have regarding the insurance.
• LIFE INSURANCE: $20,000 group term Life Insurance and $20,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – No cost to employee.
• CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE: Savings accounts/loan accounts/checking accounts located at 505 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Hours: 8am – 12pm and 1pm – 4:50pm, Monday through Friday.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Three major 457 Plans available. Voya Financial, ICMA, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions

RESIDENCY:

Employee’s must reside within the City of Peoria. An employee’s unauthorized residency outside the City of Peoria shall be grounds for immediate termination.