What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Inspector II 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. Inspects complicated institutional and commercial projects. Leads, trains, advises and assists staff with questions and major projects.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 large industrial, residential and commercial electrical systems to assure compliance with municipal and national electrical codes and to identify defects in building wiring systemsInvestigates electrical fires and electrical system complaints; consults with fire department on questionable fires; handles complaints of hazardous services with power and utility companiesConsults with engineers, electricians, developers, contractors, and owners regarding the provisions of the electrical codes, ordinances, laws, and design criteria and requirements; works with building and housing inspectors on final inspections, problems, and permitsRevises electrical ordinances; maintains records and prepares reports on electrical inspection activities; writes violation letters to order owners to repair or replace electrical systems; authorizes power disconnection in the event of non-compliance; issues permits, corrective orders and writes violation noticesAssists in preparation of and approves journey-level, master electrician and contractor examinations; oversees licensing testing proceduresMakes recommendations for procedural and code changes; provides instruction to city employees and electrical trades workers on updates of electrical code; interprets codes and construction detailsAnswers questions from the public, realtors, contractors, and buildersRepresents City at electrical conferencesPerforms related work as required
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High School diploma--AND--At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade including two years supervisory or code enforcement experience--OR--Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilitiesRequired Licenses or CertificationsElectrical Journeyman LicenseState Electrical Inspector Plans Examiner Registration
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
We OfferMedical, 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 application The 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. Inspects complicated institutional and commercial projects. Leads, trains, advises and assists staff with questions and major projects.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 large industrial, residential and commercial electrical systems to assure compliance with municipal and national electrical codes and to identify defects in building wiring systemsInvestigates electrical fires and electrical system complaints; consults with fire department on questionable fires; handles complaints of hazardous services with power and utility companiesConsults with engineers, electricians, developers, contractors, and owners regarding the provisions of the electrical codes, ordinances, laws, and design criteria and requirements; works with building and housing inspectors on final inspections, problems, and permitsRevises electrical ordinances; maintains records and prepares reports on electrical inspection activities; writes violation letters to order owners to repair or replace electrical systems; authorizes power disconnection in the event of non-compliance; issues permits, corrective orders and writes violation noticesAssists in preparation of and approves journey-level, master electrician and contractor examinations; oversees licensing testing proceduresMakes recommendations for procedural and code changes; provides instruction to city employees and electrical trades workers on updates of electrical code; interprets codes and construction detailsAnswers questions from the public, realtors, contractors, and buildersRepresents City at electrical conferencesPerforms related work as required
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High School diploma--AND--At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade including two years supervisory or code enforcement experience--OR--Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilitiesRequired Licenses or CertificationsElectrical Journeyman LicenseState Electrical Inspector Plans Examiner Registration
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
We OfferMedical, 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 application The 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.
