POSITION SUMMARYThe Development Services Department's Building Services Division is seeking an Electrical Inspector.JOIN OUR TEAM!This is inspection work of average difficulty in securing compliance with City ordinances, the Florida Building Code, and accepted standards governing the installation and operation of electrical systems and equipment.
This position Inspects and tests new and existing electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings as well as equipment, components, and parts related to transmission, control or converting electrical power, signaling and detection equipment, medical equipment, home and business electronic equipment, and related products, for compliance with the Florida Building Code, National Electric Code (NEC), safety standards, local laws, local ordinances and other County, State and Federal regulations.
This position shall remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).
The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking dynamic and goal-driven employees. Employees that are motivated to take on today's greatest challenges and rewards in the field of local public service. Employees who are passionate about making a difference and achieving our mission: We Build Community, in a fast-paced organization that operates by vision, strategy, and action. Would you fit in? Apply now.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to their employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City offers 401(a) participation with a 9% City contribution and no employee match!!
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSELECTRICAL INSPECTOR - Inspects new and existing electrical permitted installations in residential, commercial and industrial buildings within the city limits to ensure adherence to the Florida Building Code, the National Electrical Code and local laws and ordinances
- Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, property owners and other regarding inspections, building materials and practices, and code enforcement matters
- Inspects alteration and repair jobs involving electrical systems
- Investigates complaints relating to electrical systems in construction, repair, and alterations including interviewing property owners, tenants and complainants to determine nature of violations and recommending corrective measures
- Checks existing wiring installations prior to use such as special electrical devices in order to determine the ability of the installation to carry additional load without danger
- Assists and informs electricians of the proper location of incoming services and wiring permits; examines all electrical signs before and after installations for correct electrical wiring
- Enters work sites under construction which may necessitate climbing, crawling, or accessing areas where limited space is available
- Prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed
- Investigates complaints of electrical violations
- Answers inquiries concerning building code requirements as they relate to electrical systems
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENTELECTRICAL INSPECTOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent. Qualifying work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.Must be certified as required by the State of Florida, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), as an Electrical Inspector, andMust have five (5) years construction experience in the electrical discipline in a supervisory capacity, or Must have five (5) years construction experience in the electrical discipline and five (5) years as an active State Certified Electrical Inspector, orMust be a Certified Electrical Journeyman for not less than five (5) years and shall have no less than seven (7) years of practical electrical experience, andShall possess a current Certification of Competency as a Master Electrician Contractor or an Electrical Contractor or a Journeyman Electrician issued by at least one of the following entities: Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing BoardBroward County Central Examining Board of ElectriciansMiami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, issued on or after January 1, 1968 Or, shall be licensed by the Florida DBPR-FBPE as an Engineer in the discipline requested and having practiced for at least three (3) yearsPossess a Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record, or be able to obtain one by date of hire.
NOTE: Required certifications must be kept current to continue employment in this class.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATIONDepending on the number of applications and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates
MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the
City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) .The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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