Chief Electrical Inspector

Summary

• CAP Government, Inc. is seeking the immediate hire of a licensed Electrical Chief Inspector for construction project inspection and plan review services.
• The work involves interpreting and applying these regulations to customer relations and reviewing building construction blueprints, product approvals, shop drawings, and other project documents.
• Some travel may be required for inspections and/or managing projects in the assigned area.
• Candidates must possess a professional demeanor, have both technical and industry experience, and be team players.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Relays technical information and direction to owners, applicants, contractors, municipal clients, and staff as necessary, in a manner understandable to each by tailoring oral communication to the audience.
• Responds to inquiries regarding compliance with electrical codes.
• Implements enforcement procedures to correct violations under the direction of the client''s jurisdiction, depending on the violation.
• Is an effective team player and utilizes a collaborative decision-making style to resolve issues or conflicts promptly.
• May be involved in various interactions with client jurisdictions, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors regarding code compliance for proposed projects and projects currently under construction.
• Works with a number of client jurisdictions and their inspection staff for the coordination of processes and procedures, identify issues, and resolve conflicts to ensure a timely and clear city decision.
• Uses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Prepares written work products, such as correction notices or other correspondence to property owners and contractors outlining necessary corrections to assure code compliance for projects under construction.
• Occasionally performs technical inspections and / or review of plans for commercial and residential structures and systems to assure compliance with the electrical codes, works with other staff, and as needed with client jurisdictions on project review and resolves potential conflicts in code requirements to ensure a timely review.
• Participates as needed in discussions concerning code interpretations.
• Attend training to improve technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Respond to inquiries from client jurisdictions and, as needed, to developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public regarding interpretations of codes, regulations, and processes.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with city clients, other staff, builders, designers, and the public.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and make timely decisions.
• As needed, may perform plan reviews for residential and commercial plans for conformance with applicable codes while providing a high level of customer service in working with designers, contractors, developers, homeowners, and citizens.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.

Education/Experience

• State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) in electrical; or
• State of Florida Plan Review License (PX) in electrical; and
• State of Florida Inspector License (BN) in electrical, or
• Possession of the Journeyman Electrical Certificate and ten years of experience as a practicing electrical master or journeyman general
• Must have knowledge of the Florida Building Code and other regulations pertaining to construction and development.
• Ability to understand and interpret codes and evaluate project proposals and projects under construction to verify conformance with code requirements.
• Certified or certifiable as a Plans Examiner by the Miami Dade or the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) is a plus!