Electrical Inspector - Duluth, United States - City of Duluth (MN)

Description

To protect the community and property from hazard, injury, and destruction by ensuring that electrical work performed by all electricians and homeowners throughout the City of Duluth meets the standards required in the Minnesota Building Code, including the National Electrical Code, and other regulations.

For both one-of-a-kind and repetitive tasks, the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions.

• Oversee the work of electricians and homeowners in the City of Duluth through inspection of all electrical installations.
• Verify contractors are licensed in accordance with Minnesota licensing regulations.
• Inspect interior and exterior electrical light and power wiring, luminaires, appliances, equipment and materials used for compliance with codes and ordinances governing electrical work, ensuring all work is performed in a safe manner using approved methods, including testing all newly installed 15 and 20 amp receptacles with appropriate tools.
• Review diagrams, prepared plans, and specifications to ensure that they meet established codes and regulations.
• Determine conformance problems, issue notices regarding correction of defective work, advise on code compliant installation, and perform re-inspection.
• Issue stop work orders when needed and conduct other enforcement action for code violations.
• Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner using approved methods.
• Approve certification of final inspection when required.
• Consult with Department of Labor and Industry and municipal Building Official as needed.
• Operate City vehicle to, from, and around inspection sites.
• Maintain computerized and written records of inspections made and actions taken, and produce written forms and reports as required.
• Review permit applications and stated valuations for accurate permit fee determinations.
• Attend training sessions and review technical and professional literature to upgrade knowledge necessary for effective job performance and to keep informed about developing technology, methods, and requirements.
• Serve as a technical expert, conduct presentations, and provide information to other City divisions, contractors, engineers, architects, and the public regarding codes, ordinances, and proper methods governing electrical work.
• Attend and participate in division meetings, and serve as a member of the Construction Services team.
• Provide electrical-code-related technical expertise to the Construction Services & Inspections team, electricians, and others.
• Perform inspections, review permits, and provide technical assistance in other construction areas as needed.
• Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

A minimum of five (5) years of related training and/or full-time, verifiable professional experience as a licensed journeyperson electrician or master electrician, including residential and commercial wiring.

Possession of a valid Minnesota Master Electrician license by date of appointment and thereafter; or valid Class A Journeyman license by date of appointment and licensure by the state of Minnesota as a Master Electrician within two (2) years of hire and thereafter.

Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire.