City of Morgantown-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Morgantown, WV
251-500 employees

The Electrical Inspector works under the supervision of the Chief Building Official. This position is responsible for establishing priorities and work schedules. The employee inspects and certifies wiring and cables for safety and compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. Responsibilities include inspecting principal electric service entrances, re-wiring, and coordinating inspections with various departments. The inspector also responds to citizen complaints, maintains reports and records, and stays updated on changes affecting various codes.

  • Approves electrical service and authorizes power company to connect electrical power supply to any building or other service within the city.
  • Inspects and certifies building sites including proposed construction sites, footers, foundations, framing, roofing, insulation, and wiring for compliance with adopted codes.
  • Inspects switch and receptacle box placement for proper size and installation, wiring and cables for safety and compliance with NEC standards.
  • Coordinates inspections and activities with the electric company, Construction Inspector, Housing Inspector, and Fire Department.
  • Performs miscellaneous inspections including safety measures at razed building and construction sites.
  • Handles citizen complaints involving construction and other issues.
  • Performs necessary paperwork to report and record inspections.
  • Reviews construction plans and electrical plans for code compliance.
  • Stays up to date on changes and new developments affecting various codes.
  • Serves as an expert witness in court.
  • Responds to emergency situations relating to building codes outside of normal business hours.
  • Extensive technical or specialized training such as that which would be acquired by an Associate’s Degree or two years of technical or business school.
  • Current Master Electrician or Journeyman certification through the state of WV.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • ICC certification as a Residential Electrical Inspector within 6 months of date of hire.
  • ICC certification as a Commercial Inspector and Plans Examiner within 12 months of date of hire.
  • 4-6 years of experience in construction, electrical or related fields.
  • Supplemental courses in building trades and seminars or conferences concerning the National Electrical Code.
  • Master Electrician license.
  • ICC Electrical Inspector certification.
  • Current ICC IRC/IBC certification.
  • Ten (10) years of experience as an Electrical Contractor or Inspector.
  • Permanent full-time employment status.
  • Salary starting at $24.15/hour.
  • On-call outside of core business hours.
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