Electrical Inspector 35

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lansing seeks an Electrical Inspector in the Building Safety division to ensure properties comply with Michigan Residential Code, National Electrical Code, and related state standards. This role applies code provisions, reviews plans, issues permits and conducts field inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Position offers a flexible schedule and a four-day work week if desired, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years as a Journeyman electrician or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a Journeyman or Master Electrician license.

Responsibilities

• Review applications for electrical permits to ensure plans conform to codes.
• Issue permits and perform field inspections per permits.
• Conduct residential electrical inspections for new homes, additions, remodels and repairs.
• Fire alarm plan review and inspections.
• Advise owners on necessary code corrections.
• On-call for city agencies as needed.
• Check blueprints and maintain operating records.

Skills

Electrical code compliance

Plan reviews

Field inspections

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Building Safety division in the Economic, Development & Planning Department is seeking an Electrical Inspector to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in expanding their experience with Michigan Residential Code, National Electrical Code, related code standards established by State law, practical application of the theory of electricity as it applies to wiring, in addition to the use of tools, equipment and testing devices of the electrical trade. This position ensures that properties within the City of Lansing conform to pertinent electrical code.

The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional growth and educational opportunities.

Special Requirements & Training:

Must meet minimum eligibility requirements in accordance with State Act #407 for registration as a Electrical Inspector and Plan Reviewer and make application for provisional registration for both these titles within thirty (30) days of notification of selection for this position. Registration as Electrical Inspector and Plan Reviewer must be retained during the entire length of employment in this position. FAILURE TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN BOTH OF THESE REGISTRATIONS WILL RESULT IN APPROPRIATE ACTION CONSISTENT WITH THE TEAMSTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT AGREEMENT.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess The Following:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) years of experience as a Journeyman’s level electrician; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Journeyman’s or Master's Electrician License
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Essential Position Functions Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Reviews applications for electrical permits to ensure that the plans conform to the codes and zoning ordinances. The Inspector needs to do plan reviews for Residential and Commercial projects from new projects to additions, to remodels and to repairs.
• Issues permits and makes field inspections of work being done in accordance with these permits.
• Make Residential Electrical Inspections from newly built homes, to additions, to remodels to repairs, and makes periodic inspection of commercial and industrial occupancies to see that electrical installations conform to the pertinent electrical code.
• Fire alarm plan review and inspections.
• Advises owners on necessary corrections to conform to municipal codes.
• Conducts inspections after fires to check damage and ascertain possible electrical causes. To be on call for (LBWL) Lansing Board of Water and Lights, (LPD) Lansing Police Dept. and Lansing Building Safety and Maintenance.
• Checks and approves blueprints for proposed construction. Maintains operating records and prepares reports.

Position offers a flexible work schedule and allows a four (4) day work week, if desired.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

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