NB-FT-Building Inspector- Electrical

SALARY: up to $50,000-$52,000 annually

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the inspection of electrical wiring on residential, commercial, and manufacturing construction and rewiring of existing structures to ensure compliance.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects all wiring in residential, commercial, and manufacturing construction for compliance to State codes.

• Inspects all rewiring in residential, commercial, and manufacturing existing structures.

• Inspect existing structures regarding current conditions for condemnations.

• Read blueprints to assure compliance of architectural drawings.

• Make decisions concerning problems not covered in the code books, so as to conform to the intent of the codes.

• Applies codes, regulations, and electrical practices or techniques, which may be of a complex nature.

• Explain the codes and reasons for the codes to the public.

• Releases electrical connection to utility companies.

• Maintains mileage and inspection logs.

• On call early mornings, evenings, and weekends for special projects, e.g. Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanities; and for emergencies, e.g. natural disasters.

• Assists other inspectors when needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of City or County government a plus.

• Minimum of five years of experience in a related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:

• Must hold a valid Indiana Driver’s License.

• Valid Contractor’s or a Certified Journeyman license preferred.

EQUIPMENT:

• Desktop Computer, Laptop Computer; Telephone, Automobile, Copy Machine

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and

walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to

fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The

employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The

employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities

required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,

depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in office settings with moderate inside temperatures and outside in all

types of weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in

the office and loud in the field. The entire office is smoke free.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.

REQUIRED:

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer