Electrical Plans Examiner and/or Inspector
On-siteNaples, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Conduct technical inspections of new electrical wiring, motors, and equipment installations throughout the City, checking projects for defects and ensuring conformance with national and municipal codes. Review submitted blueprints for electrical work permits, discuss necessary modifications with contractors, and verify that ongoing work aligns with approved plans. Investigate complaints regarding defective installations posing fire or safety hazards, issue correction instructions, and perform re-inspections. Represent the City at court hearings when violations occur and interpret electrical standards for builders, engineers, and the public.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- considerable experience in one or more of the building construction trades
- Minimum five years construction experience in a supervisory capacity
- equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of the Florida Building Code
- Knowledge of other regulations pertaining to construction and development
- Knowledge of design, engineering, materials and methods related to residential and commercial construction
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to understand and interpret codes
- Ability to evaluate project proposals and projects under construction to verify conformance with code requirements
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to make appropriate, sometimes unpopular decisions
- Ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical manner
- Ability to respond diplomatically to angry citizens or clients
- Ability to coordinate activities with other departments
- Knowledge of computer software applications
- Certified Electrical Inspector and/or Plans Examiner by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- At least five years of field experience as a Certified Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician issued by the Miami-Dade or Broward County Construction Trades Qualifying Board
- At least five years of field experience as a state certified Electrical Contractor issued by the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- A current license issued by the State of Florida as an Engineer
- Must be certified or certifiable by the Miami Dade and/or the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA)
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