Electrical Insepctor

Performs difficult skilled technical work applying adopted codes and ordinances to achieve desired outcomes of maintaining public health and safety with regard to the built environment through field inspection, plan reviews, and conferring with contractors, homeowners, architects, engineers, designers, and other staff, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Official.  Limited oversight is exercised over Other Electrical Inspectors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs onsite electrical inspections as required by the Minnesota State Building Code, state Board of Electricity, National Electrical Code, and/or local ordinance.
• Conducts plan and permit review for code compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Prepare compliance orders when necessary.
• Conducts re-inspections and implements appropriate enforcement actions when necessary.
• Communicates clearly and directly by phone, mail, email, and in-person, answering questions and interpreting codes and ordinances relating to inspection issues, with the aim of providing excellent customer service.
• Assists in conducting meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, and other inspectors regarding building codes and ordinances relating to new and remodeled construction.
• Conducts investigations as necessary to resolve complaints on building related matters.
• Reviews electrical schedules and prioritizes.
• Supervises other electrical inspectors.
• Presents a positive image of the City and encourages good communications with the public.
• Preparing and analyzing written or computer data.
• Demonstrates a commitment to and belief in the organization's Shared Values.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in conducting meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, and other inspectors regarding building codes and ordinances relating to new and remodeled construction.
• Conduct educational programs for contractors.
• Keep current on codes, standards, and code issues by attending training, seminars, or schools.
• Maintain required CEU's for certification or competencies.
• Assist other city departments with projects and advice.
• Perform other duties and assumes responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of building fundamentals and procedures.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Considerable experience as a licensed electrician working in both the commercial and residential fields.
• A commitment to and belief in Minnetonka's shared values.
• Valid driver's license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minnesota Electrical Master or Journeyman's license upon hire.
• Must meet competency requirements for Minnesota Construction Code Inspector (building, mechanical or plumbing) within one year of hire.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• All pertinent Federal, State, or Local Ordinances and related to electrical codes
• Electrical installation fundamentals and procedures.
• Plan specifications of standard construction projects.

SKILLED IN: 

• Operation of tools and testing equipment needed to perform inspections.
• Operation and use of personal computers and software.

ABILITY TO: 

• Effectively communicate orally, electronically, and in writing with contractors, homeowners, architects, engineers, staff, governing bodies, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Read and comprehend building plans and specifications.
• Establish and maintain confidential information, prioritize duties, and work both independently and as a contributing team member.
• Interpret and enforce laws, codes, and ordinances in a fair and impartial manner.
• Meet and communicate tactfully and with courtesy, yet being firm in the need for compliance.
• Drive vehicle to and from inspection.
• Conduct on-site inspections of building construction projects including, but not limited to: climb ladders, scaffolds, and ride lifts as encountered on construction sites.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, walking, speaking or hearing and reaching with hands and arms,
• Frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel,
• Occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force;
• Climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and occasionally requires sitting, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions;
• Visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to vibration.
• Standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

2024 COMPENSATION PLAN: 

Step 1: $39.404

Step 2: $40.587

Step 3: $41.804

Step 4: $43.058

Step 5: $44.350

Step 6: $45.680

Step 7: $47.051