Electrical Safety Inspector

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland is seeking an Electrical Safety Inspector to oversee inspections of wiring, signs, and electrical installations to ensure compliance with city laws and regulations.

The role involves inspecting work in progress, reviewing installation permits, maintaining records, and issuing reports on violations and non-compliance. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of OBBS requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Interim OBBS Electrical Safety Inspector certification; full certification preferred.
• Experience as a building department ESI trainee.
• Six years as Journeyman Electrician or equivalent.
• Electrical Engineer registered in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electric wiring, signs, motors, and equipment for code compliance.
• Inspect finished work and work in process.
• Examine permits for electrical equipment installation.
• Maintain records and report violations.
• Prepare reports.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Job description

Description

Electrical Safety Inspector

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, makes inspection of electric wiring, apparatus, and other installations for the purpose of insuring compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Performs related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Makes inspection of electric wiring, electric signs, and the installation of electric motors and other equipment for the purpose of insuring compliance with laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Inspects finished work and work in process. Examines permits for the installation of electrical equipment. Keeps necessary records. Reports violations and non-compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, regulations. Prepares reports.

Supplemental Information

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources/total-rewards

The City’s guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

• comprehensive medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription medical
• life insurance

01

A State of Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) Interim certification as an Electrical Safety Inspector? Interim is required and must be maintained throughout employment; a full certification is preferred. List the OBBS number and expiration date at the time of applying.

02

Do you have experience as a building department ESI trainee?

03

Have you been a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent for six years?

04

Are you an Electrical Engineer registered in the State of Ohio?

• Required Question