City of Detroit ยท 9 hours ago
Electrical Inspector- Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department
MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Detroit is seeking an Electrical Inspector for its Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department. The role involves inspecting electrical installations to ensure compliance with codes and standards, investigating violations, and preparing reports and cases for court.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs thorough inspections of new, renovated and existing premises' wiring systems in one and two-family dwellings, apartments, commercial and institutional buildings, medical facilities and factories for compliance with the National Electrical Code and City Ordinances and to identify hazardous conditions
Investigates electrical work performed without a permit or by unlicensed persons per Department policy
Prepares reports of inspections
Performs investigations and reports of accidents and fires reported to have been of electrical origin
Investigates complaints of violations of codes and prepares notices of violations
Performs re-inspections of premises or equipment to determine corrections of code violations
Compiles information and prepares code violation cases for court
Appears and testifies regarding code violations in court cases
Prepares daily activities reports
Assists in examining applicants for licenses issued by the Division
Assists in the training of new employees assigned to the activity
Qualification
Required
High School graduation or GED
Two years of training in electrical principles and their practical application to the field of electricity with a reputable concern
A minimum of two years as a Licensed Electrical Journeyperson with experience in the construction, maintenance, and testing of electrical installations and equipment, preferably including one year of experience in the inspection and/or supervisory phases of the work
Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician License required
Employees in this class will be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis, a valid State of Michigan Operator license is required
An applicant for registration as a provisional electrical inspector shall have two years of experience as a licensed journey worker or shall be licensed as a master electrician under the provisions of 1956 PA 217, MCL 338.881 to 338.892
Employees in this class will within (30) thirty days make an application for provisional registration with the State of Michigan in accordance with Public Act #54, R 408.30031, Rule 31 (5) and provide written verification of completing the minimum required hours of approved educational or training programs as prescribed in Table 31 of Rule 31
Employees certified or promoted to this class must acquire and maintain registration as an electrical inspector and plan reviewer with the State of Michigan, as required under the provisions of Public Act #54
Preferred
One year of related trade instruction at a recognized institute of higher learning preferred
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
Company
City of Detroit
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