Electrical Inspector

Role and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of Construction Official reviews plans and performs electrical inspection, enforces the State Uniform Construction Code, the electrical subcode, and regulations adopted pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code Act; does other related work as required:

• Inspects and evaluates electrical work in construction projects for conformance with requirements of approved plans, and the electrical subcode and regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
• Inspects electrical installations in new and existing buildings for conformance with the minimum safety standards incorporated in the regulations of the Uniform Construction Code and relevant laws within the jurisdiction.
• Determines the cause of electrical or energy subcode violations and takes corrective action.
• Provides testimony in court and prepares reports.
• Provides recommendations for temporary and final certificates of occupancy.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Qualifications and Requirements: Strong attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills. Effectively communicate with constituents and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Applicants must possess a valid license as an Electrical Inspector of the appropriate level, High-rise and Hazardous (HHS) or Industrial and Commercial (ICS), issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of requirements for special fixtures, methods, and devices required by code.
• Knowledge of the organization and content of the Uniform Construction Code.
• Knowledge of the methods of systematic plans analysis.
• Knowledge of the information to be included on plans for compliance with code requirements.
• Knowledge of material requirements found in the code.
• Knowledge of installation methods for all approved materials.

Ability to: to conduct electrical investigations and inspections, electrical work permit, prepare reports of investigations containing findings, conclusions, and analyze and interpret electrical installation codes.

Job Code: 01699

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45