Senior Electrical Inspector / Plan Reviewer

Electrical Inspector

Performs skilled inspections work in securing compliance with City ordinances and regulations governing the installation and operation of electrical systems and equipment; performs plan review and provides a written report; does related work as required. Employees in this class inspect a variety of electrical installations. The objective of the work is the maintenance of standards of electrical work with regard to quality of material, workmanship, and safety precautions as set forth in City, State, and National electrical codes. Employees normally work independently on field inspections, making decisions requiring the use of technical judgment and discretion. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Building Official.

Examples of duties include :

• Examines and approves or disapproves plans and specifications for electrical construction, alterations, and repairs.
• Makes inspections of new and existing wiring and electrical installations in residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, laws, and ordinances.
• Checks plans and workmanship to see that electrical work complies with ordinances and regulations and recommends methods for improvement.
• Checks existing wiring installations prior to their use for installations of special electrical devices in order to determine the ability of the installations to carry the additional load without danger.
• Orders corrections or stops work as required and appears in court as an expert witness on violation of the city codes.
• Receives applications for and schedules and administers examinations; prepares reports and maintains records of work performed.
• Attends special courses to keep abreast of new techniques and developments.

Essential qualifications include :

Acceptable training and experience includes :

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.