Structural Inspector

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock seeks an Electrical Inspector to verify conformance with city codes and the National Electrical Code. Duties include inspecting electrical installations, answering code-related questions, and recommending improvements.

The role requires licensing as master, journeyman, or residential wireman or the ability to obtain within two years. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering as a possible substitute, and must

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of electrical codes and local regulations governing electrical wiring.
• Ability to make inspections and communicate effectively with others.
• Expected to become certified by a major code group within one year of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering may substitute for the license requirement.
• License as Master, Journeyman, or Residential Wireman Electrician or the ability to obtain within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installation to verify conformance with city laws, ordinances, and the National Electrical Code.
• Answer questions and provide information regarding local, state, and national codes.
• Suggest desirable changes in electrical damages.
• Inspect electrical damages in case of fire.
• Explain code requirements to electrical contractors.
• Keep records of inspections and prepare reports.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Skills

Electrical code knowledge

Inspection ability

Communication skills

Certification readiness within 1 year

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (may substitute for required license)

State license as Master, Journeyman, or Residential Wireman Electrician (or ability to obtain within 2 years)

Job description

Inspects electrical installation to verify conformance with laws and ordinances of the city and the National Electrical Code.

• Inspect the construction, installation, and repair of electrical light, power wiring, fixtures, appliances, and apparatus inside or running to buildings and structures for conformity to local and state codes and regulations governing electrical work.
• Answer questions and give information regarding local, state and national codes.
• Suggest desirable changes in electrical damages.
• Inspect electrical damages in case of fire.
• Explain code requirements to electrical contractors.
• Keep records of all inspections and prepares reports.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent. State license as a master, journeyman, or residential wireman electricianwith the ability to obtain a journeyman electrical license within two yearsof employment. Completion of a bachelor degree in electrical engineeringplus relevant experience may substitute for the required license. Possessan ICC certification as an electrical inspector, or the ability to obtainthe certification within one year of employment.; or any combination ofrelevant education and experience which provides the following:

• Valid current Driver's License
• Journey Electrician license or:
• Master Electrician license or:
• Residential Wireman Electric

Knowledge of:

• Electrical codes and local regulations governing electrical wiring.

Ability to:

• Make inspections.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Become certified by a major code group within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently stand and walk during a shift.
• Occasionally climb laddes, scaffolding, stairs, poles, and inclined surfaces in order to make inspections.
• Rotate upper trunk tot he right or left while sitting or standing.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.