Electrical Inspections Supervisor

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for an Electrical Inspections Supervisor to supervise Electrical Inspectors and participate in the review of construction/building plans/ specifications to perform inspections that relate to the construction or alterations of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Performs inspections and works with developers, applicants, contractors, and government agencies to resolve problems and maintain compliance.

1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of electrical inspection staff.
2. Review daily schedule and staff assignments; review records of employee attendance and work hours; forward to the Building Official.
3. Review the work plan for assigned responsibilities; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
4. Insure and/or coordinate staff training to maintain their certification(s); evaluate employee performance; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures.
5. Ensure the adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
6. Perform field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and regulations; issue corrective results as appropriate.
7. Answer questions and provide information to the public, city staff, contractors, architects engineers, builders and homeowners regarding NC Electrical Code and related issues; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
8. Confer with other trade inspectors and city employees to ensure consistent code and ordinance enforcement.
9. Prepare notices to contractors, tenants, and homeowners of structures that have electrical code violations.
10. Enter inspection(s) results into permitting system regarding inspection findings as soon as possible from the time the inspection has been completed so homeowners, contractors, engineers and others are aware of any violations of the NC Electrical Code and ordinances or the approval of the inspection.
11. Act as technical lead worker and supervisor for lower level inspections staff; confer with lower level staff and make recommendations for action; assist staff in solving controversial issues.

For a complete job description, click here.Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Please Note: Candidates selected for hire will be required to submit proof of education prior to a firm job offer being made. Therefore, to avoid delays in the hiring process, it is strongly recommended that you attach a copy of your official graduation certificate(s) from higher level institution(s) at the time of your application submission.

Experience: 
Six years of increasingly responsible experience performing electrical inspections or related work.

Training: 
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the electrical trade.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS

Required:
North Carolina Electrical Standard Inspection Level III certification; possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.

Preferred:
A North Carolina Inspection Level I, II or III certification in a secondary trade.

If selected, proof of certifications or pre-qualification from the DOI will be required before a firm job offer is extended. 

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving check.