Electrical Inspector

El Paso County (TX) • El Paso, TX

31d

About The Position

Under general supervision, conduct field inspections of assigned construction projects to enforce compliance with municipal, state and national electrical codes and regulations.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED, or higher, and two (2) years journey level, master, or supervisory electrician experience.
• Journey or Master Electrician License required at time of application.
• International Code Council Commercial Electrical Inspector certification within one (1) year of date of appointment.
• Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on the job electrical inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures.
• Conduct electrical inspections at different stages of construction project.
• Review plans and specifications, materials, layouts and equipment.
• Perform inspections of construction projects for compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Inform, explain and interpret electrical code requirements for project superintendents or foremen, electrical contractors, architects, engineers, and the public.
• Provide uniform conformance to electrical codes, standards and regulations.
• Refer difficult or questionable situations to supervisor.
• Investigate and respond to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazardous conditions.
• Issue and post stop orders, corrective actions or citations depending on the situation.
• Testify in court and before City boards and Commissions, as required.
• Issue and post red tag, stop work orders, corrective action notices and court citations as required when construction does not meet electrical codes or plan specifications.
• Refer citations not signed by defendants to police department for service.
• Confer with electrical contractors issuing verbal and written corrections as needed.
• As assigned and during daily inspections, investigate work to ensure electrical construction is being performed by licensed contractors with a city-issued permit and in compliance with requirements.
• Sign and post permits if construction is in compliance.
• Maintain applicable databases, records and files.
• Research prior inspections for approval or disapproval.
• Attend training and meetings.
• Maintain certifications.

What This Job Offers

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