Municipal Electrical Inspector

City of New Berlin Department of Community Development; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

The City of New Berlin Department of Community Development seeks an experienced Electrical Inspector to enforce city, state and federal regulations for existing and new electrical installations. You will review plans, inspect residential, commercial and public buildings, and document permits and inspections.

You will explain codes to contractors, coordinate with utilities, assist with scheduling and after-hours inspections, and contribute to the property records system.

Qualifications

• Post high school technical/vocational training in electrical construction methods.
• Wisconsin Master Electrician license and State of Wisconsin inspection certifications for commercial & residential inspections.
• Minimum three years of experience as an electrician.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installations in residences, businesses, public buildings and other structures.
• Review plans and workmanship for compliance with ordinances and regulations.
• Keep accurate daily records of inspections and permit applications.
• Explain wiring codes and related subjects to contractors and electricians.
• Notify power company of services approved for connection and assist in scheduling inspections.
• Perform after-hours inspections as required by leadership.
• Assist in maintaining property/permit data in records system.

Skills

Electrical inspections

Blueprint reading

Code compliance

Contractor communications

Education

Post high school tech training in electrical

Wisconsin Master Electrician license

State of Wisconsin inspection certs (commercial & residential)

Residential building inspector cert

Valid Wisconsin driver's license

Tools

Electrical testing devices

Multimeter and sensing tools

Job description

The City of New Berlin Department of Community Development seeks an experienced Electrical Inspector to enforce city, state and federal regulations for existing and new electrical installations. You will review plans, inspect residential, commercial and public buildings, and document permits and inspections.

You will explain codes to contractors, coordinate with utilities, assist with scheduling and after-hours inspections, and contribute to the property records system.