What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Inspector II (Underfill Opportunity) - Planning & Development position at City of Phoenix?
About This Position
With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the City of Phoenix offers opportunity for career growth and advancement. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards! Be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
The Planning and Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. It is a city department of approximately 555 employees across four main Divisions - Management Services, Planning, Historic Preservation, and Development.
The Planning and Development Department currently has a vacancy for an Electrical Inspector II. This role involves inspecting electrical installations to verify compliance with approved plans, construction codes, and applicable regulations. Key responsibilities include examining both new and existing electrical systems and equipment to ensure they meet municipal and national standards for materials, workmanship, and safety. When violations are identified, corrective action is required to achieve compliance.
Underfill opportunities are available at the Electrical Inspector I level.
Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements below for the Electrical Inspector II may qualify for the opportunity to Underfill at the Electrical Inspector I level. Candidates at both levels should apply to this recruitment.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Electrical Inspector II
Pay Range: $35.78 to $47.95 per hour
Hiring Range: $35.78 to $39.45 per hour.
Electrical Inspector I
Pay Range: $30.92 to $41.42 per hour.
Hiring Range: $30.92 to $35.78 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Minimum Qualifications
Electrical Inspector II
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
Recruitment closes October 1, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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Electrical Inspector II, JC:60230, ID# 62665, 09/18/26, USM, SG, Benefits:003
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the City of Phoenix offers opportunity for career growth and advancement. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards! Be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
The Planning and Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. It is a city department of approximately 555 employees across four main Divisions - Management Services, Planning, Historic Preservation, and Development.
The Planning and Development Department currently has a vacancy for an Electrical Inspector II. This role involves inspecting electrical installations to verify compliance with approved plans, construction codes, and applicable regulations. Key responsibilities include examining both new and existing electrical systems and equipment to ensure they meet municipal and national standards for materials, workmanship, and safety. When violations are identified, corrective action is required to achieve compliance.
Underfill opportunities are available at the Electrical Inspector I level.
Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements below for the Electrical Inspector II may qualify for the opportunity to Underfill at the Electrical Inspector I level. Candidates at both levels should apply to this recruitment.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code including associated rules, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office, web-based tools, and performing accurate data entry.
Electrical Inspector II
Pay Range: $35.78 to $47.95 per hour
Hiring Range: $35.78 to $39.45 per hour.
Electrical Inspector I
Pay Range: $30.92 to $41.42 per hour.
Hiring Range: $30.92 to $35.78 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation
- Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
- Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
- Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
- Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
- When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Employer paid long-term disability.
- Free Bus/light rail pass.
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.
Minimum Qualifications
Electrical Inspector II
- Two years experience as an Electrical Inspector I.
- Three years experience as a journey level electrician or certification as an Electrical Inspector by a Model Code agency with experience in new or remodeling work on commercial and residential electrical installations.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- By the end of probation, must obtain the following certification:
- IAEI Electrical Inspector/General
- ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2)
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
- The City job description can be found here.
- Three years' experience as a journey level electrician.
- Or certification as an Electrical Inspector by a Model Code agency with experience in new or remodeling work on commercial and residential electrical installations.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- By the end of probation, must obtain one of the following certifications:
- IAEI Electrical Inspector/General; OR
- ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2)
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
- The City job description can be found here.
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Electrical classes, workshops, trainings, and/or continued education.
- Electrical Apprenticeship from an Accredited Agency.
- ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector or IAEI Electrical Inspector General Certifications.
- Experience conducting inspections following Phoenix Building Codes.
- Experience supervising electrical teams in commercial or industrial environments.
Recruitment closes October 1, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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Electrical Inspector II, JC:60230, ID# 62665, 09/18/26, USM, SG, Benefits:003
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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