Electrical Plans Examiner and/or Inspector

Summary:  Performs technical inspection work in the enforcement of municipality codes and ordinances regulating building construction, alterations, and repairs. Receives assistance from supervisor on new or difficult inspections; however, most field work is done independently  and requires knowledge of applicable codes, rules, regulations, and construction methods combined with skill and tact in explaining standards and reasons for compliance to builders, professional engineers, architects and the general public.  Work is subject to periodic checks and inspections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Makes technical inspection of the installation of new or major modification to old electrical wiring, motors, equipment, and related electrically operated apparatus throughout the City. Checks each project for defects, omissions and other departures from correct procedure. Gives suggestions and recommendations to contractor or owner. Insures that all electrical work conforms to national and municipal electrical codes.
• Checks blueprints submitted for electrical work permit. Discusses any necessary modification or changes with contractor or owner.
• Conducts inspections to insure that work proceeds in accordance with approved blueprints.
• Investigates complaints of defective electrical installations which are reported as fire and other hazards. Notifies responsible person of defects and issues verbal or written instructions for corrections. Conducts re-inspections.  Reports violations and occasionally represents the City at court hearings.
• Consults with contractors or other interested parties and explains or interprets electrical standards in code. Checks air conditioning installations as to electrical loads.