Electrical Inspector II

About the role

Performs routine to complex inspections of residential and commercial building construction and renovations for compliance with applicable building electrical and related codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Performs commercial and residential inspections in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs emergency electrical inspections due to fires or structural damages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ensures all residences are not in danger from power lines or internal electrical lines in an emergency disaster status.
• Testifies in court to unsafe and correct electrical installations.
• Reviews electrical drawings for permit approval.
• Serves as a liaison between the City of Kenner and the commercial power supplier.
• Serves as a liaison between the City of Kenner and the surrounding Parishes.
• Issues court summons to those who have unsafe electrical conditions.
• Answers the telephone and questions from electricians, homeowners, lawyers, engineers, contractors, and supervisors.
• Schedules and prepares field routes for other Inspectors.
• Makes public presentations to settle electrical differences, problems, unsafe conditions, and answer questions.
• Reviews and processes various records and reports such as National Electrical Code, commercial power supplier standards, and amendments to the code by the City Council.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment and machinery such as heavy equipment, computer, copy machine, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools such as insulated measuring stick, high and low voltage hand tools, radio, etc.; a variety of supplies such as writing instruments, paper, general office supplies, etc.; and a variety of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Assistant Director, licensed electricians, engineers, judges, and the general public.
• May be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

  Requirements

  • Requires a valid high school diploma or equivalency certificate and three (3) years of experience in electrical inspection or construction; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Must possess a valid certificate of registration for residential and/or commercial electrical inspection and be registered with the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council or be willing to become certified within 12 months of hire.
  • Must possess a valid Louisiana State Driver’s License.
  • Experience in performing electrical maintenance and repair work in the maintenance of facilities.
  • Experience inspecting commercial and residential projects – new construction and renovations.
  • Experience in using plans, blueprints, and construction specifications.
  • Experience preparing construction/inspection related reports, records, correspondence, and files; compiling and maintaining daily inspection reports, etc.
  • Experience interacting with contractors, construction supervisors, government and other inspectors, and the public.

  Qualifications

  • Indicates highest level of successfully completed education.
  • Possesses a current, valid Louisiana driver's license.

  Skills

  • None specified.

  Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits options provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.
  • Dependent coverage is also available.
  • Voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability).
  • Limited group life insurance policy covering one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000.
  • 457 Plan with MassMutual.

  Pay

  Salary range: TBD

  Schedule

  35 hours per week.