Electrical Inspector - EVG R0083448

denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is hiring an Electrical Inspector to join CPD's building inspection team. This non-supervisory role performs electrical and fire alarm inspections, enforcing the Denver Building Code and NEC/NFPA standards across Denver properties.

Ideal candidates will have NEC/NFPA knowledge, experience with Accela and MS Office, and strong communication to explain regulations to owners and contractors. Field-based work at multiple sites is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and Denver Building Code; inspect electrical and fire alarm work.
• Familiarity with Accela and MS Office tools; proficiency preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service to interact with owners, contractors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and fire alarm inspections in all building classes and occupancies.
• Ensure compliance with Denver Building Code, NEC, and NFPA requirements.
• Make recommendations for corrections or enforcement actions to resolve issues.
• Investigate complaints of code violations and pursue appropriate actions.
• Interpret and explain rules and standards to property owners and contractors.
• Review drawings and inspect per approved scope; document with reports and photos.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Technical judgment

Code interpretation

Tools

Accela Permit Tracking System

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $35.00 - $42.00/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

This position is based at the Wellington Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202.

The normal work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Occasional weekends or alternative work hours may be required. This is a field-based inspection role: work is performed at the Webb Building and at construction sites throughout the City and County of Denver as business needs require. This position is not eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The selected candidate must provide their own vehicle to perform field inspections. The city shall reimburse employees using personal vehicles to conduct city business in accordance with the mileage rates adopted by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for the period involved.

Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre tax dollars for parking. We also offer an RTD 'Eco Pass' to all City employees - allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.

Who We Are & What You'll Do

BUILDING COMMUNITY: Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) is responsible for visionary city planning and ensuring safe, responsible, sustainable building. CPD regulates planning, zoning, development and maintenance of private property in Denver. We're working hard to make Denver a great place to live, work and play! Visit DenverGov.org/CPD .

Our CPD Team is currently seeking an Electrical Inspector to join our building inspection team. This is a non-supervisory field inspection position responsible for conducting electrical and fire alarm inspections and enforcing the Denver Building Code and applicable amendments, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and NFPA standards throughout Denver.

Specifically, as an Electrical Inspector, you will:

• Conduct electrical and fire alarm inspections in all classes and occupancies of buildings.
• Ensure compliance with the Denver Building Code and amendments related to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA Article 72).
• Make recommendations for appropriate corrections, enforcement, and/or necessary compliance action to remedy compliance issues.
• Investigate complaints of code violations and recommend appropriate corrective and/or enforcement action, which may include issuing "stop work" orders, summons, and/or canceling permits, and re-investigating to verify code compliance.
• Interpret and explain rules, regulations, ordinances, and standards to property owners, contractors, and the public.
• Review approved drawings and inspect according to the approved scope of work; report meter release inspections and accept minor corrections (including photos, remote video inspection, and emailed UFER/PV roof letters) as appropriate.
• Prepare written reports and maintain records of inspections performed, and comply with standard safety rules and procedures common to the trade.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Extensive knowledge of the NEC, NFPA, and the Denver Building Code, with the ability to inspect electrical and fire alarm work across various occupancies.
• Familiarity with the Accela Permit Tracking System (Desktop and Mobile) and document management software; proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint is preferred.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to consistently interpret and apply codes and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to communicate