CITY OF PLANTATION

INSPECTOR II - ELECTRICAL

 

DEFINITION

 

This is an exempt position, which is technical inspection/plan review work in securing compliance with codes, laws and regulations governing the installation and operation of electrical systems and equipment.

 

Work involves the review and disposition of applications and plans for electrical permits to insure that all such construction meets the required standards of the Florida Building Code as to construction, maintenance, safety and conformance.  Work is carried out independently, but employee may receive work orders from the Chief Building Official.  The Chief Electrical Inspector reviews work performance.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

 

Performs the electrical plans review services; coordinates plans review activities in conformance with sound plans review standards; issues inspection reports.

 

Electrical Inspector II shall have the power and duties as may be delegated by the Chief Electrical Inspector or Chief Building Official.

 

Performs inspections of all buildings or structures as to the conformity to conditions of the permit.

 

Checks to insure that electrical plans meet with the City’s building requirements.

 

Prepares reports, performs inspections and investigations as required.

 

Consults and deals with the general public, department officials, contractors, building owners and associates.

 

Enforces electrical codes.

 

Performs duties of Chief Electrical Inspector during his absence.

 

Performs inspections which may require employee to climb ladders or multiple flights of stairs, withstand exposure to heights.

 

Performs related work as required and as directed.

 

KNOWLEDGE , ABILITIES AND SKILLS

 

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical installations in modern building construction and of electrical inspection.

 

 

 

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Thorough knowledge of electrical codes, ordinances and regulations, and electrical construction materials and product control standards including a thorough knowledge of the Florida Building Codes, and the National Electric Code.

 

Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and methods.

 

Ability to coordinate and plan inspection activities of the City.

 

Ability to understand and interpret plans and specifications and to determine their compliance with established standards.

 

Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.

 

Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

 

Ability to enforce conformity with firmness, tact, and impartiality.

 

Ability to perform field inspection work.

 

Ability to consult with contractors, building owners, the general public, departmental officials, and associates to maintain satisfactory working relationships on inspection and regulatory matters.

 

Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.

 

Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work quality.

 

Ability to learn computer system for permit activities.

 

Ability to train subordinates.

 

Ability to research microfilm/digitizer and operation of systems.

 

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees, department officials and the general public.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalent recognized certificate, considerable responsible experience in the inspection of plans, specifications, construction installation and alterations of various building trades, project or any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

 

To be eligible for appointment as an Electrical Inspector II, such person shall be certified by the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCIA) as an Electrical Plans Examiner.  (Exception: Florida Registered Architects and Florida Registered Engineers are exempt from BCIA certification only).

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Such person shall be certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals and shall meet one or more of the following qualifications:

 

(a)                A Florida Registered Architect or Registered Professional Engineer in the discipline requested and having practiced within the jurisdiction of this Code for at least three (3) years and two (2) years as an Electrical inspector or Journeyman Electrician; or

 

(b)               Ten (10) years experience as a licensed Master Electrician/Electrical Contractor or Journeyman Electrician; five (5) years of which shall have been construction experience in the Electrical discipline within the jurisdiction of this code including two (2) years as an Electrical Inspector or:

 

(c)                Five (5) years experience as Chief Electrical Inspector, Electrical Plans Examiner or Electrical Inspector three (3) years of which shall have been with the jurisdiction of Florida Building Code.

 

(d)               An applicant for Certification as a Electrical Plans Examiner under the provisions of this section who is a graduate from an accredited school holding a Bachelor or Associate of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction may be credited for three (3) years for Bachelor Degree or one (1) year for an Associate Degree of the required ten year experience for the Electrical discipline as listed below:

 

Each of the applicants shall possess a current Certificate of Competency as an Electrician issued by:

 

Ψ      Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board

Ψ      Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades (as Class “A” Unlimited General Electrical) Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Block proctored, issued on or after January 1, 1968.

Ψ      Any other proctored examination graded by an independent testing agency approved by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals.

 

This is a designated “Recovery” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies.  Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

Rev. 10/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

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