CITY OF
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.
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 Citys 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.
Thorough
knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical installations in modern
building construction and of electrical inspection.
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.
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
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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:
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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.
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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 Citys 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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Opportunity Employer
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