Electrical Inspector- Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department

Electrical Inspector- Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department

We create safe environments for city residents. The BSEED mission is to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the general public as it pertains to buildings and their environs in an efficient, cost-effective, user-friendly and professional manner. BSEED enforces construction, property maintenance, environmental compliance and zoning codes, which preserve and enhance property values and promote quality of life to make Detroit a preferred place to reside and conduct business. Under general supervision, inspects electric lighting, heat, power and fire alarm installations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and City of Detroit ordinances, approved plans and accepted standards and methods of work. Examines plans for compliance with applicable codes, laws and ordinances for the approval of an application for permits.

Examples of Duties :

• Performs thorough inspections of new, renovated and existing premises' wiring systems in one and two-family dwellings, apartments, commercial and institutional buildings, medical facilities and factories for compliance with the National Electrical Code and City Ordinances and to identify hazardous conditions.
• Investiga tes electrical work performed without a permit or by unlicensed persons per Department policy.
• Prepares reports of inspections.
• Performs investigations and reports of accidents and fires reported to have been of electrical origin.
• Investiga tes complaints of violations of codes and prepares notices of violations.
• Performs re-inspections of premises or equipment to determine corrections of code violations.
• Compiles information and prepares code violation cases for court.
• Appears and testifies regarding code violations in court cases.
• Prepares daily activities reports.
• Assists in examining applicants for licenses issued by the Division.
• Assists in the training of new employees assigned to the activity.

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Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.