Chief Electrical Inspector

The purpose of this position is to perform supervisory work of technical personnel involved in a wide variety of electrical installations and alterations for compliance with the National Electric Code and Florida Building Code, under the general direction of the Chief Building Official. Employees in this classification are responsible for technical enforcement of work and inspections performed of new and existing electrical installations and systems to determine and secure compliance with applicable codes. The position is responsible for the technical examination and the application of standard trade practices to electrical inspections. The Chief Electrical Inspector analyzes current and proposed plans and specifications for the purpose of ensuring compliance to Federal, State, and Local codes and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Coordinates and supervises the workload and projects for electrical inspectors; directs and supervises duties of assigned staff; reviews job performance, evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate.

Inspects residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings during and after construction to ensure that electrical components meet provisions of building, electrical and safety laws and approved plans, specifications and standards as required for the promotion of consumer/public safety and welfare.

Reviews building codes in order to keep abreast of any changes in regulations; refers to code books to interpret code requirements and recommend compliance procedures to engineers, contractors, craft workers, architects and owners.

Reviews electrical activities that require inspections and permits.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals in the operations of the department including engineering and fire department personnel; architects; home and business owners; contractors; engineers; and the general public in order to explain and interpret codes and regulations regarding the electrical components of buildings.

Works with other City Departments for special projects needs and coordination.

Instructs engineers, contractors, etc., in the proper installation of or use of electrical supplies or equipment to comply with codes.

Observes conditions and ensures that notices are issued for corrections to persons responsible for conformance. Requests and reviews reports concerning violations which have not been corrected.

Maintains licenses by getting continuing education; keeps updated on all codes and ordinances that are in effect.

Attends safety and departmental communication meetings and city policy training.

Reviews residential and commercial plans.

Makes recommendations for the appropriate fees for electrical permits resulting in significant revenue to the generalfund.

Interprets and makes recommendations for changes in legal provisions governing electrical installations.

Exercises considerable independent judgment; seeks guidance from Chief Building Official with unusual or highly difficult technical and enforcement problems, who also reviews periodic inspections reports and work when necessary.

Enforces and investigates work involving the enforcement of all building, minimum housing, and other City codes.

Plans, organizes, and supervises the work and training of subordinate inspectors.

Establishes policies, practices, and procedures of the electrical division;, ensures that they are implemented to the approval of the Building Official.

Supervises the investigation and conducts on-site investigations of complaints, regarding violation of the electrical code, applicable ordinances, City code and coordinates the prosecution of violators.

Performs second inspections and reports violations, and assists in representing the City at court hearings.

Prepares and submits periodic activity reports of electrical inspections and investigations.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City employees, elected officials, the press, the general public, industry professionals, and other government agencies.

Supervises the review and approval of plans and specifications for compliance with electrical requirements.

Performs office functions such as answering phones, copying, filing, and faxing.

Performs related duties as directed.Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis in electrical engineering;; AND
• Five (5) years of previous experience and/or training that includes electrical code compliance inspections; AND
• Valid Master Electrician Certificate of Competency; AND
• Certified by the State of Florida, BCAIB (Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board) as an Electrical Plan Examiner and Electrical Inspector;AND
• Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Certification (BORA); AND
• Valid State of Florida Driver License.

If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering.

Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Driving Requirements:The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle intermittently throughout the work day or work week.

Physical Requirements:The ability to exert heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 50 pounds.

Motor Coordination: The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate office tools, equipment, and machinery; and to handle, sort, and organize documentation.

Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.

Color Discrimination: The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.

Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.

Data Conception: The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.

Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages; and to interpret numerical data and graphs to create reports and/or develop forecasts.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed with varied exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, fumes, disease, pathogens, and/or traffic hazards).