What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Inspector I position at City of Grand Rapids?
JOB
The purpose of this job is to perform inspections for compliance with Municipal, State, and National codes and identify defects and potential hazards. Performs residential and commercial electrical inspections. Consults with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, owners, and the general public.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Conducts inspections of industrial, residential and commercial electrical systems to assure compliance with municipal and national electrical codes and to identify defects in building wiring systems; inspects specialized systems, such as computer rooms, and fire and security alarm systems; conducts inspections of potentially hazardous installation; takes action as necessary to assure safetyInvestigates electrical fires and electrical system complaints; consults with fire department on questionable fires; notifies power company of approved servicesConsults with engineers, electricians, developers, contractors and owners regarding the provisions of the electrical codes, ordinances, laws and design criteria and requirementsMaintains records and prepares reports on electrical inspection activities; writes violation letters to order owners to repair or replace electrical systems; issues permits, corrective orders and violation noticesAnswers questions from the public, realtors, contractors and buildersPrepares cases for court enforcement; testifies in courtProcesses hazardous electrical complaints and rental certificationsPerforms related work as required
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High School diploma--AND--At least four (4) years of experience in the electrical trade at the journey level --OR--Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilitiesRequired Licenses or CertificationsElectrical Journeyman LicenseState Electrical Inspector within 6 months of hire
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
We Offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 16% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings AccountVoluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan optionsTwelve Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation and Sick TimePaid parking (if applicable)Employee Home Ownership IncentiveTuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program with free mental health counselingComprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentiveEmployee Discounts and PerksShould an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of applicationThe City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
The purpose of this job is to perform inspections for compliance with Municipal, State, and National codes and identify defects and potential hazards. Performs residential and commercial electrical inspections. Consults with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, owners, and the general public.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Conducts inspections of industrial, residential and commercial electrical systems to assure compliance with municipal and national electrical codes and to identify defects in building wiring systems; inspects specialized systems, such as computer rooms, and fire and security alarm systems; conducts inspections of potentially hazardous installation; takes action as necessary to assure safetyInvestigates electrical fires and electrical system complaints; consults with fire department on questionable fires; notifies power company of approved servicesConsults with engineers, electricians, developers, contractors and owners regarding the provisions of the electrical codes, ordinances, laws and design criteria and requirementsMaintains records and prepares reports on electrical inspection activities; writes violation letters to order owners to repair or replace electrical systems; issues permits, corrective orders and violation noticesAnswers questions from the public, realtors, contractors and buildersPrepares cases for court enforcement; testifies in courtProcesses hazardous electrical complaints and rental certificationsPerforms related work as required
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High School diploma--AND--At least four (4) years of experience in the electrical trade at the journey level --OR--Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilitiesRequired Licenses or CertificationsElectrical Journeyman LicenseState Electrical Inspector within 6 months of hire
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
We Offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 16% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings AccountVoluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan optionsTwelve Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation and Sick TimePaid parking (if applicable)Employee Home Ownership IncentiveTuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program with free mental health counselingComprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentiveEmployee Discounts and PerksShould an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of applicationThe City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
