Electrical Inspector
City of Waco Waco, TX, United States
- Location: Waco, TX, United States
- Categories: Construction and Skilled Trades
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 14, 2025
Job Description:
Electrical Inspector
Description
SummaryThe minimum starting salary is $23.75 hourly, depending on qualifications.
Position Description:
Under basic supervision, inspects commercial and residential construction projects for Inspection Services; reviews technical plans and construction documents, inspects structures and verifies compliance with all building, safety, and construction codes, standards, and regulations and with the approved building plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Driver's License
- 5 Years of journeyman/foreman level experience in building trades and electrical installation.
- Certification as a Building Electrical Inspector or Residential Electrical Inspector through the International Code Council within one year
- Work experience in construction inspection
- TDLR Electrical Inspector License
Essential Functions
- Inspects residential and commercial building construction and building trades activities conducted under permits issued by the City; verifies construction activities comply with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Inspects building and electrical construction; approves work that conforms to City codes and zoning regulations; identifies compliance deficiencies and defines corrections to be made; coordinates inspection work with other departments and agencies.
- Reviews plans and specifications of projects to gain familiarity with the projects before inspection; performs field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used.
- Verifies the quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and applicable codes and regulations; notes deficiencies and deviations from plans; interprets regulations and issues notices of violation within the scope of authority.
- Maintains communications with developers and builders on construction and inspection projects; analyzes practices, identifies problems, and recommends improvements; maintains and updates inspection records, project documentation, and Department files.
- Refers to serious problems and disagreements in compliance issues to Chief Building Official.
- Answers inquiries and assists customers with application process, compliance issues, permit review, codes and code enforcement, and other City standards and regulations.
- Responds to requests for information; interprets City and state codes, resolves conflicts, provides technical information to City staff, and provides assistance to the public within scope of authority.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!