Electrical Inspector II at The City of Coral Gables, FL

About the Department

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in inspection and enforcement to determine compliance with all applicable ordinances as well as accepted standards relating to electrical installations throughout the City. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of a supervisor.

Position Duties

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  

Serves as Chief Electrical Inspector in his absence. 

Makes technical inspection of the installation of new or major modification to old electrical wiring, motors, equipment, and related electrically operated apparatus throughout the City.  Checks each project for defects, omissions and other departures from correct procedure.  Gives suggestions and recommendations to contractor or owner.  Insures that all electrical work conforms to national and municipal electrical codes.

Checks blueprints submitted for electrical work permit.  Discusses any necessary modification or changes with contractor or owner.

Conducts inspections to insure that work proceeds in accordance with approved blueprints.

Investigates complaints of defective electrical installations which are reported as fire and other hazards.  Notifies responsible person of defects and issues verbal or written instructions for corrections.  Conducts re-inspections.  Reports violations and occasionally represents the City at court hearings.

Consults with contractors or other interested parties and explains or interprets electrical standards in code.

Checks air conditioning installations as to electrical loads.  

Performs other related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must be certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals and have one of the following: 

At least five years of field experience as a Certified Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board; 
or
At least five years of field experience as a state Certified Electrical Contractor issued by the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board.

Must obtain Inspector license from the State and County within 90 days of employment.

Valid Florida Driver's License