Electrical Inspector - Development Services

topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave

Life/Disability Insurance

Deferred Comp (457)

Wellness Clinic

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Topeka is seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician to join its Planning and Development Services team as an Electrical Inspector. This entry level inspection position will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with Municipal Building Codes and related ordinances, and support safe electrical practices.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Entry rate of pay is $22.07 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Electrical Inspector Certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial buildings during and after construction.
• Identify and document violations and unsafe conditions.
• Issue notices and orders for corrective actions.
• Write reports detailing inspection findings.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

The City of Topeka is seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician to join its Planning and Development Services team as an Electrical Inspector. This is an entry level inspection position that is responsible for conducting inspections, verifying compliance with Municipal Building Codes and related ordinances, and supporting safe electrical practices. This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

What you’ll do:

• Inspect residential and commercial buildings during and after construction
• Identify and document violations and unsafe conditions
• Issue notices and orders for corrective actions
• Write reports detailing inspection findings

The idea candidate has:

• The ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Knowledge of the electrical construction industry
• An aptitude for technology and is proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be a licensed Journeyman Electrician.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and city insurable driving record. Please review the Insurability Guidelines.
• Must obtain an Electrical Inspector Certification within 18 months of the date of hire.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required.

Entry rate of pay: $22.07 per hour

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
• Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave days each year
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer