Electrical Inspector

Nature of Work

Responsible, technical work in enforcing compliance with applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations in the City's Building Services Department through reviewing construction plans and specifications and inspecting new and existing electrical installations.

Work involves field and some office duties.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

Conducts technical field inspections of buildings, equipment, and installations during various phases of electrical construction, installation, and operation

Inspects new and existing electrical facilities, including, wiring, apparatus, equipment, and installations for light, heat or power

Detects and investigates reported and unreported hazards, possible safety problems, unsanitary or inadequate conditions, and violations;

determines conformity with established standards and approved plans

Reviews electrical installation plans, blueprints, specifications and materials lists to determine compliance with applicable regulations and good building and construction practices and recommends approval or disapproval

Issues permits and certifications dependent upon compliance with standards, and assists applicants in completing necessary forms;

enters issued permits into computer data base

Recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards

Computes fees for electrical permits and certifications

Testifies in court and before related boards; obtains documentation; and prepares testimony

Prepares and maintains reports, records, and correspondence concerning electrical enforcement and inspection activities

Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements

Five (5) years experience as a Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician

Attain provisional certification as an Inspector from the Florida Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors within thirty (30) days of appointment

Attain Standard certification within twelve (12) months of appointment

Possess or attain an Electrical Inspector certification from the Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals (DCBRA) within sixty (60) days of appointment

Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact

Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine

Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and reaching

Must have the physical ability to bend, crawl, and climb over construction sites and within buildings

Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped

For all positions

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies.

Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions :

Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility.

City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference : Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year)must be submittedwith the application