Electrical Inspector I

About the role

This is skilled inspectional work in enforcing the National Electrical Code and local regulations governing the installation and operation of electrical systems and equipment. Jurisdiction Yearly Salary
Mobile County$53,084 - $84,863
City of Mobile$44,735 - $71,516
City of Prichard$26,616 - $41,280
City of Saraland*$49,295 - $78,805
City of Creola$38,998 - $62,344*
Amended 06/23/2026

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, supplemented by two years of trade school or college coursework in the electrical field and a minimum of three years journeyman level experience in the electrical field; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Possession of a current master or journeyman electrician certificate issued by the State of Alabama or the City of Mobile (except in the Town of Creola, which does not require Electrical Certification).

Description

For details please see the Class Specifications | ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com).

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retailer plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Required Question

• Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? YesNo
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? YesNo
• Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary? YesNo
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed. 8th grade9th grade10th grade11th gradeHigh School or GED1 year of college2 years of collegeAssociate Degree3 years of college4 years of collegeBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's DegreeBachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)Master's degreeMaster's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degreeJuris DoctorDoctoral degree
• Do you possess a current journeyman or master electrician certificate issued by the State of Alabama or the City of Mobile? YesNo
• Do you possess a valid driver's license? A valid driver's license is one that is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. While an attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire. YesNo
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of journeyman-level experience you have in the electrical field. None6 months1 year1 year and 6 months2 years2 years and 6 months3 years3 years and 6 months4 years4 years and 6 months5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 years11 years12 years or more
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have checking workmanship for compliance with regulations and quality of materials. None6 months1 year1 year and 6 months2 years2 years and 6 months3 years3 years and 6 months4 years4 years and 6 months5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 years11 years12 years or more
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have understanding and working from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. None6 months1 year1 year and 6 months2 years2 years and 6 months3 years3 years and 6 months4 years4 years and 6 months5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 years11 years12 years or more
• Describe your journeyman-level electrical experience. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration. I am not a veteran.I am not an honorably discharged veteran.I am an honorably discharged veteran.I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.
• Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.
• Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years? YesNo