Electrical Inspector

Description

Please check your email inbox, spam and junk folders for important communication regarding your hiring status. If you unsubscribe from emails, you will not receive notices to schedule interviews.

Job Duties

• Reviews electrical construction plans, blueprints, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable laws, zoning ordinances, and electrical codes.
• Makes on-site inspections of all electrical installations, fire alarm systems and signs, in both residential and commercial buildings to ensure conformity to approved plans; resolves on-going problems and/or questions; follows-up on complaints and inquiries relating to electrical problems.
• Advises electrical contractors, builders and the public regarding electrical codes, licensing, permits, proper material and procedures.
• Investigates violations of electrical codes and ordinances and takes necessary action to enforce legal requirements; attends court sessions and gives testimony as required.
• Prepares correspondence and reports and maintains detailed records.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess an Electrician License at the time of application.
• One to two years plan review experience.
• Two (2) years’ recent full-time experience as an Electrical Inspector OR construction experience sufficient to produce an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the National Electrical codes, NFPA codes, ICC codes and related standards and the ability to apply this knowledge in the field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Registration as a P.A.54 of 1986 Electrical Inspector and Plan Reviewer with the State of Michigan, OR the ability to obtain such registration within six (6) months of appointment by virtue of previous training and experience.
• Sufficient analytical, cognitive and physical skills to effectively perform the essential functions of the position in the stated environment, with or without accommodation.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and a good driving record.

Supplemental Information

• City of Southfield Driving Standards link: City of Southfield
• We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!
• Overview: MissionSquare
• Employee Benefits Summary: Healthcare.gov
• Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out
• Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus Blended Pension Plan
• Retirement: Healthcare.gov
• Life Insurance: MetLife Benefits
• Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025) Community Blue PPO 10 Community Blue PPO 12 Community Blue PPO 15 HAP HMO Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Tuition Reimbursement: 75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.
• Residency Bonus: Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency.
• Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.
• Fire and Police Excluded
• Supplemental: MetLife Voluntary Term Life and ADD
• AFLAC: Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance.
• Dennis Patton: dennis_patton@us.aflac.com.
• Supplemental: EAP: Ulliance Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs.
• Supplemental: FSA & Dependent Care: Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs.
• To Find Out More Click Link Below: Union Contracts | City of Southfield