Senior Electrical Inspector

Senior Electrical Inspector

Salary

$29.76 Hourly

Location

1901 S ALAMO ST SAN ANTONIO,78207, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00036

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing electrical inspection and enforcement work in securing and maintain compliance with rules and regulation. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop) - 1901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX (78204)

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to citizen complaints regarding code violations related to the Historic Preservation Code and Certificates of Appropriateness, conservation districts approved by City Council and other related Unified Development Code regulations.
• Coordinates investigative and enforcement work with City staff and the City Attorneys Office for Boarding Home compliance with adopted regulations.
• Performs on-site inspections for compliance with new and existing requirements.
• Issues written orders for the correction of defects in material or workmanship and any other violation of codes and ordinances.
• Notifies contractors when codes violations are found and advises them on the necessary changes or actions that need to be taken to meet code requirements.
• Advises and provides information regarding procedures and follow-up actions.
• Prepares reports and recommendations showing results of daily inspections and recommends necessary changes and corrections noted from daily inspections.
• Prepares and maintains records of Inspectors Licenses, permits issued, inspections performed, investigations conducted or complaints received.
• Assists with more complex inspections to ensure compliance with code requirements, which includes occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Conducts research and investigations related to electrical inspection and enforcement work.
• Implements personnel rules and standard operating procedures.
• Provides training, instruction, and functional supervision for assigned staff.
• Monitors field inspectors workload, quality of work, plan checking abilities, daily inspection reports, investigation reports, vehicle, and overall work performance.
• Assists the Electrical Inspections Supervisor with the administration of all phases of the programs and assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Six (6) years of experience in the electrical trade or in electrical inspections.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
• Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician License issued by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.
• Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) certification as an Electrical Inspector within one (1) year of employment.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of City Historic Preservation and Urban Design codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for the review of applicable plans and the issuance of permits.
• Knowledge of various materials and practices used in electrical inspection and enforcement.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in interpreting and applying pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Skill in conducting research to identify property owners and other responsible parties when a violation occurs.
• Skill in responding to inquiries and concerns from the public, City staff, contractors, and architects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
• Ability to inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the job, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily in a field environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have in electrical trade or in electrical inspections?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

06

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid Journeyman or Master Electrician License issued by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation?

• Yes
• No

08

Pease provide the name and license number under which your Journeyman or Master Electrician License is registered.

09

I acknowledge that i must obtain a International Code Council (ICC) certification as an Electrical Inspector within one (1) year of employment.

• I acknowledge.

10

Select any of the following items you have at least four (4) years of experience with:

• Electrician/Electrical installations
• City Public Service Standards
• Code Compliance
• Conducting electrical inspections
• Customer service
• International Energy Conservation Code
• National Electrical Code
• Reading blueprints
• Reading maps
• Unified Development Code of the City of San Antonio
• Utilizing computers
• None of the above

11

Describe the steps you take to ensure you meet deadlines. How do you communicate unexpected but necessary timeline changes to team members and stakeholders? If you do not have related experience, enter N/A.

12

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I acknowledge.

13

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx