Senior Electrical Inspector – Codes & Compliance Lead

JobsQuest; Kentucky; On-site; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

The Jefferson County Personnel Board is seeking a well-qualified Chief Electrical Inspector to direct and participate in inspecting electrical installations, enforce codes, issue stop work notices, and supervise subordinate staff.

This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with a pay range of $72,841 to $112,985. Candidates must hold a Master Electrician Certification and an Alabama license, plus NEC experience and plan-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Master Electrician Certification from the State of Alabama, Jefferson County, or the City of Birmingham.
• State of Alabama Electrical Contractor license.
• Experience inspecting the work of other electricians.
• Experience using and interpreting the NEC for inspectors, contractors, and/or homeowners.
• Experience interpreting and comprehending engineering and architectural plans.

Responsibilities

• Enforces codes and ordinances by comparing potential violations to applicable codes and ordinances to ensure compliance and safety.
• Researches and reviews codes, ordinances, notices, and permitting by reading code books and amendments, and researching new materials to ensure knowledge is current or to provide accurate information to others.
• Conducts electrical inspections by comparing electrical constructions and installations to plan requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conducts general inspection activities for contractors by checking for valid permits, ensuring plans comply to relevant codes, and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy in accordance with professional inspections procedures so construction projects are compliant with codes.
• Conducts inspections related to life safety, handicap accessibility, and natural disasters by following professional inspections protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Reviews plans by comparing details of construction plans to applicable codes and ordinances to ensure compliance.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines to upgrade procedures and improve work performance.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Skills

Driver's license

Master Electrician Certification

Electrical Contractor license

Experience inspecting electricians

NEC knowledge

Plans interpretation

Job description

The Jefferson County Personnel Board is seeking a well-qualified Chief Electrical Inspector to direct and participate in inspecting electrical installations, enforce codes, issue stop work notices, and supervise subordinate staff.

This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with a pay range of $72,841 to $112,985. Candidates must hold a Master Electrician Certification and an Alabama license, plus NEC experience and plan-reading skills.