Building Inspection - Inspector - Electrical Apprentice I/II/III

City of Abilene (TX) • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services, this position assists and performs a variety of skilled field inspections and office work involved in the enforcement of adopted building codes and regulations regarding electrical installations. The duties include inspecting new construction, remodeling, repairs, reviewing plans and specifications to ensure compliance with the City codes and City's electrical code.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in electrical service installation work as an apprentice level electrician is required for Inspector - Electrical Apprentice.
• High school diploma or GED is required for Inspector - Electrical Apprentice.
• A valid Texas driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required for Inspector - Electrical Apprentice.
• Obtain a Journeyman license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) within twelve (12) months of employment is required for Inspector - Electrical Apprentice.
• One (1) year as an Inspector - Electrical Apprentice is preferred for Inspector - Electrical I.
• A Journeyman license is required for Inspector - Electrical I.
• Obtain a Residential Inspectors Certification through the International Code Council (ICC) within twelve (12) months of employment as an Inspector - Electrical I is required.
• Two (2) years of experience with work comparable to the duties of Inspector - Electrical I in Building inspections with the City of Abilene is required for Inspector - Electrical II.
• A current Residential Inspectors Certification through the International Code Council (ICC) is required for Inspector - Electrical II.
• Obtain a Commercial Electrical Certification through the International Code Council (ICC) within twenty-four (24) months of employment as an Inspector - Electrical II is required.
• Four (4) years of experience as an Inspector - Electrical II to include two (2) years of experience in work comparable to the duties of Electrical Inspector II with the City of Abilene is required for Inspector - Electrical III.
• Continued training through the International Code Council (ICC) to maintain all required certifications obtained for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) is required for Inspector - Electrical III.
• A current Commercial Electrical Inspectors Certification through the International Code Council (ICC) is required for Inspector - Electrical III.
• Obtain an Electrical Plans Examiner Certification from the International Code Council (ICC) within twenty-four (24) months of employment as an Inspector - Electrical III is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and equipment in structures undergoing construction, repair, or remodeling for compliance with City and National electrical codes and safety standards, issue appropriate permits.
• Assist with the check of plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City and National electrical codes.
• Assist in the enforcement of the adopted City Electrical Code.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and discuss problems with homeowners and contractors/developers.
• Identify ways of correcting deficiencies.
• Assist in the issuance of stop work orders.
• Assist in the inspection of work sites to ensure that contractors and workers have appropriate licenses, and that proper materials and practices are utilized.
• Assist in evaluating buildings considered for rehabilitation or demolition and assess electrical installations at the property owner's request to ensure compliance with code and life safety compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed inspection reports and review permit applications.
• Receive telephone calls from contractors and homeowners.
• Receive and process inspection requests.
• Perform computer data entry.
• Operate a city vehicle to travel to and from various job sites.
• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and equipment in structures undergoing construction, repair, or remodeling for compliance with City and National electrical codes and safety standards.
• Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City and National electrical codes for residential.
• Assist Inspector - Electrical II in checking plans and codes for commercial projects.
• Enforce adopted City Electrical Codes.
• Issue stop work orders.
• Inspect work sites to ensure that contractors and workers have appropriate licenses, and that proper materials and practices are utilized.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and review permit applications.
• Write permits per approved applications.
• Enter daily inspections into the building inspections software program.
• Administer electrical exam for homeowners.
• Provide site supervision of other Inspector - Electrical employees in the absence of the Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services.
• Serve as an advisor to the Electrical Sub-Committee.
• Assist the Assistant Building Official in determining approval for alternate methods and materials.
• Hold classes for stakeholders to educate new codes adopted by the city and inform of minor and major changes.
• Assist the Assistant Building Official on researching current house bills and legislation that affect the construction industry in our area.
• Investigate fire damage structures and assist the owner/contractor on repair requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED