Overview
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## Description
The City of Caldwell Building Department is looking for a Electrical
Inspector to join their team. Individual will perform skilled
inspections for compliance with the National Electrical Code, municipal
ordinances, and regulations governing new or existing electrical
installations.
The principal function of an employee in this class is to inspect
electrical installations for the City of Caldwell. The work is performed
under the general direction and supervision of the building official;
however, leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and
initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee
in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships
with all city employees and the public. The principal duties of this
class are performed in an outdoor environment that may involve adverse
weather conditions and working in cramped spaces, although some work is
accomplished in a general office environment.
## Responsibilities
– Inspects electrical installations and reviews plans for code
compliance with National Electrical Code.
– Inspects residential and commercial buildings for defective
electrical.
– Posts corrections on electrical code violations at installation
sites.
– Checks electrical permits to assure that installed fixtures coincide
with those on permit.
– Inspects electric signs for compliance to code and listings.
– Orders illegal electrical activity stopped until appropriate issues
are resolved.
– Investigates complaints and recommends corrections.
– Inspects completed installations for workmanship and use of proper
materials.
– Confers with supervisor on difficult enforcement problems.
– Answers questions and furnishes the public with information
regarding electrical issues.
– Performs all work tasks and activities in accordance with city
policies, procedures, and safety practices.
– Responds to questions and provides explanations to contractors,
property owners, and the general public on code compliance and
permit issues.
– Maintains records of electrical permit activity and inspections and
related activities.
– Keeps immediate supervisor and others fully and accurately informed
concerning work progress, including present and potential work
problems and suggestions for new and improved ways of addressing
such problems.
– Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and
timely manner.
– Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the
effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and
activities.
– Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops, training
sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to
remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in
assigned work areas as requested by supervisor.
– Respects the opinions of others and maintains a positive and
professional working relationship with employees, supervisors, and
others.
– Accepts and performs changes in work assignments and how work is
performed in a timely and effective manner.
– Assists building department staff as needed.
– Performs other related duties as assigned.