The city of New Orleans dept. of Safety and Permits is looking for a Electrical Inspector to join our dedicated team! As a City Electrical Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting inspections of electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial structures to verify compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough inspections of electrical wiring, fixtures, equipment, and systems to ensure compliance with national and local electrical codes.
• Review building plans, specifications, and permit applications to assess compliance with electrical code requirements.
• Conduct on-site inspections at various stages of construction or renovation projects to verify proper installation, grounding, and bonding of electrical components.
• Identify and document code violations, deficiencies, or unsafe conditions, and provide guidance on corrective measures to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners to address inspection findings and facilitate code-compliant solutions.
• Maintain accurate records, inspection reports, and documentation of inspection activities.

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or GED issued by a state Department of Education.
• Possession of a valid Louisiana Driver's License.
• Two (2) years (60 semester hours) of residential, commercial, or industrial wiring. Experience is subject to verification.
• OR: Active certification by the internal Code Council as an Electrical Commercial/Residential Inspector.

Note: If appointed, employee must be certified by the International Code Council (ICC) as an Electrical Commercial/Residential Inspector during the probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one (1) year. If employees are not certified by the ICC during their probationary period, they must wait one (1) year from the end of their probationary period or receive certification from the ICC to be considered for rehire.

What We Offer:

Work-life Balance

• 14 paid holidays in 2023.
• 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
• 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
• Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
• We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
• Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work

Great Insurance Benefits

• We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
• We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
• A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.

Career Development

Join a workplace committed to fostering professional growth and development .Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.

Be a catalyst for change, and let your passion for service find purpose with us. Together, let's create a legacy that resonates with the heartbeat of our community. Your journey to meaningful impact starts with the City of New Orleans !

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,783.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many years of full-time experience in residential, commercial or industrial wiring do you possess ?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Louisiana Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person