Hourly Electrical Qualifier Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $27.69 - $38.77 Hourly
Location : Dade City & Land O'Lakes & New Port Richey & Wesley Chapel, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14142-0726
Department: Building Construction Services
Division: Building Inspections
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Range: $27.69 - $38.77
Pay Grade: N40 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FIELD INSPECTOR I - ELECTRICAL
The Field Inspector I - Electrical role involves responsible and skilled work in the inspection of electrical installations and equipment for conformity with the National Electrical Code, related laws, and ordinances. Employees are responsible for performing both field and office work in the County Electrical Inspection Program. Duties require technical examinations and the application of standard trade practices to inspection work.
Essential Job Functions

• Inspects electrical installations in new and old buildings during construction and upon completion.
• Examines buildings for hazardous electrical conditions and reports same.
• Advises contractors and homeowners on electrical installations.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the provisions of the National Electrical Code and ordinances; or ability to acquire this knowledge.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining, and operating a variety of electrical installations, equipment, and appliances.
• Knowledge of possible defects and faults in electrical wiring, appliances, and of standard testing devices and effective corrective measures.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications of electrical installations.
• Ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with builders, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to detect faults and the knowledge of when defects are most easily found and remedied.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires working indoors and outdoors. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit job sites. Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, and climb to make inspections. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Applicants must have five (5) years of experience in the electrical construction trade as a supervisor, foreman, electrical contractor, or licensed journeyman. This experience must be verifiable and signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect or they will not qualify to apply for the provisional Electrical Inspector license.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Applicants must obtain provisional license as an Electrical Inspector within 120 days of hire. Applicants must have five (5) years of verified experience, signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect to be able to qualify to be provisionally licensed as an Electrical Inspector and to take the inspector examination. Applicants must successfully pass the examination to achieve F.S. 468 Standard Certification as an Electrical Inspector within one (1) year from date of hire in order to fulfill minimum Electrical Inspector I certification standards.
**Additional Incentive available for multiple license(s)**
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04
Which best describes the years of experience you have in the electrical trade as a supervisor, foreman, electrical inspector, electrical contractor, or licensed journeyman?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05
Do you have five (5) years of verified experience, signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect to be able to qualify to be provisionally licensed as an Electrical Inspector and to take the inspector examination?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you certified in accordance with Chapter 468, FS as a Commercial Electrical Inspector & Residential Electrical Inspector?

• No
• Yes

07
Are you able to obtain a provisional license as an Electrical Inspector with in 120 days of hire and successfully pass examinations to achieve F.S. 468 Standard Certification as an Electrical Inspector within one year from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

09
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

10
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

11
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

12
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

13
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
14
How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

15
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
Required Question