ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR

Job Announcement


Job Announcement 20260177 Electrical Inspector
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Planning & Development Services
Division: Building Services


Hiring Range: $39.67 - $44.08/hour
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, some weekends (optional)
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension
Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term
Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and
Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition
Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please
apply as soon as possible.


Definition:
Conduct inspections of complex electrical and building systems at various stages of
construction, alteration, and repair to ensure compliance with codes, plans, specifications, and
department regulations. Complete plan reviews as needed.
Principal Duties:
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include
other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City of Longmont retains the
right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time.


• Coordinate with Chief Building Official on problematic inspections that may receive time
delay complaints from customers, in order to mediate and solve problems in the field
that may delay a building inspection approvals.


• Provide code information that may require research or coordination with supervisor or
other staff to ensure that customers receive accurate and timely answers in the field to
code queries while providing fair and consistent interpretations.


• Provide consistent inspection records by ensuring all inspections are properly resulted
into inspection software after inspections are performed.


• Schedule and make field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings
electrical systems during various stages of construction and remodeling to assure
compliance with applicable codes and regulations of City, County, State, and Federal
agencies.


• Interpret codes and ordinances and respond to a variety of questions and complaints
from engineers, architects, contractors, and the general public relative to inspection
activities and the acceptability of plans and specifications.


• Make field inspections of electrical and life safety systems to determine compliance with
codes.


• Coordinate inspection activities with other City departments.


• Assure proper and safe installations of electrical systems.


• Perform comprehensive and detailed reviews of plans and specifications.


• Explain and interpret requirements and restrictions to architects, engineers, contractors,
and the public.


• Complete and maintain a variety of records, reports, documents, and correspondence
related to field inspections.


• Conduct research necessary to advise the Chief Building Official in the revision or
adoption of local codes and ordinances.


• Conduct research necessary to advise the Chief Building Official on the acceptance or
rejection of alternative materials for electrical installations.


• Provide consistently professional and responsive customer service.


Working Environment:
Ability to work in environmental conditions which may include excessive noise, dust, silica,
possible intermittent exposure to asbestos, fumes, smoke or gases, solvents, grease, and oils,
radiant energy, electrical energy, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and protracted or irregular
hours of work. Ability to read, see, hear, write, transport loads of approximately 45 pounds,
climb, and move around construction sites, often during hazardous conditions. The candidate
for this position must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to do the job.
Qualifications:
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to an Associate's Degree with major
course work in construction, architecture, electrical systems and building inspection and three
years of experience as a journey-level electrical foreman.
Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License. Possession of a Journey
or Master's Electrical License from the State of Colorado. Possession of other ICC Certifications
desired. Basic English/Spanish bilingual proficiency desired.


We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The
City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to
meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our
goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, physical
abilities testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.


DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application
process is available for this position on our website at
Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted
via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without
advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information,
call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to
complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will
not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination,
layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel
action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or
mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these
categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you
need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.


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