Senior Electrical Building Inspector [Formal Title: Senior Building Inspector - Electrical]

City of Hayward • Hayward, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Hayward is seeking a Senior Building Inspector – Electrical to serve as the technical expert for electrical inspections and code compliance. The Building Division ensures that all buildings in the city are safe by reviewing preliminary drawings for code compliance and verifying quality of work during construction. This position performs complex inspections of commercial and industrial construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable housing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, laws, and ordinances. In addition to conducting inspections and reviewing plans, the Senior Building Inspector – Electrical provides technical guidance and support to other inspectors, assists with resolving complex code issues, and serves as a resource to contractors, architects, engineers, and the public. This role requires sound judgment, strong customer service skills, and the ability to consistently interpret and apply building codes while supporting safe, high-quality development throughout the community. The ideal candidate has the ability to quickly analyze and resolve technical issues in the field while exercising sound judgment and applying building and electrical codes consistently. They possess excellent communication skills and are resourceful and innovative problem solvers who seek opportunities for continuous improvement. They are committed to providing exceptional customer service while maintaining public safety. The possession of an ICC Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector and/or Residential Combination Inspector is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience as a journey level electrician preferably including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• Two (2) years of electrical inspection experience involving major commercial or industrial installations.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Possess and maintain an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector.

Nice To Haves

• ICC Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector and/or Residential Combination Inspector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled inspection work in enforcing compliance with the City's building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy codes plus other related local and state ordinances.
• Assists the general public, contractors, architects and engineers by interpreting and giving detailed explanation of requirements and application of building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and related local and state ordinances.
• Makes joint field inspections with Building Inspectors during construction of building to ensure compliance with applicable laws and ordinances and related local and state ordinances.
• Helps train and provides working assistance in specialty to Building Inspectors in the performance of their duties, reviews output and quality of work performed, and provides an evaluation of same to management.
• Keep records and reports of inspections and enters inspection results and corrections into the City's computerized tracking and reporting system.
• Review applications for building permits, help applicants fill in required permit data and sees that all required documents and data are included.
• Orders corrections and improvements as necessary and follows up on rejected work to see that corrections are made.
• Reviews and approves plans and provides inspections of industrial and commercial buildings to insure compliance with electrical codes and ordinances.
• May consult with designers or builders regarding load and service requirements in electrical plans.
• Inspects major commercial and industrial construction for conformance with electrical codes.
• Prepares correspondence regarding inspections and code requirements.
• Checks instances of hazards in electrical equipment or wiring and recommends necessary corrections.
• Reviews complex electrical inspection work.
• Provides information to public on building regulations.
• Meets and confers with Building Official and Supervising Building Inspector regarding various pertinent matters.
• Devises forms, files and other procedures necessary for the efficient operation of the Building Inspection Division.
• Performs related work as necessary.

Benefits

• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED