JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Electrical Inspection Supervisor

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  July 2000

 

ORG/POS #:  1530/1445

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To assign and direct the inspection and code enforcement activities of electrical inspectors; to review plans of proposed commercial buildings for conformance with electrical codes.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Permits and Inspection Administrator.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Assigns Electrical Inspectors to an area of the City for routine and special inspections.

 

2.         Reviews plans and specifications for proposed commercial buildings to determine conformance to City Electrical Codes; approves plans which conform with codes or notes deficiencies on nonconforming plans.

 

3.         Inspects buildings to interpret Electrical Codes for unusual situations or to review violations found by inspectors; performs routine electrical inspections as required.

 

4.         Answers questions and provides technical information regarding electrical codes and enforcement procedures to inspectors, contractors, builders, and citizens.

 

5.         Maintains daily logs listing numbers and locations of inspections and any violations found; maintains records of construction projects approved to receive electrical service including location, type of service, and the utility company employee notified.

 

6.         Reviews code violation cases with the supervisor before issuance of a warrant or citation; issues approved warrants or citations to persons responsible for code violations.

 

7.         Prepares monthly and annual reports of electrical inspection and code enforcement activity.

 

8.         Develops and administers licensing examinations for electrical specialty areas required by City Ordinance and excluded from State of Arkansas Licensing Programs; maintains files of information or test results and issues licenses to persons passing examinations.

 

9.         Reviews examination applications to ensure that each applicant has the required experience and/or training to qualify for a license.

 

10.       Notifies persons holding City electrical licenses annually of license renewal requirements; issues new licenses to persons meeting renewal requirements.

JOB TITLE:  Electrical Inspection Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Maintains cross-referenced files of electrical permits.

 

2.         Maintains a current informational listing of licensed electricians by classification or specialty area.

 

3.         Investigates the scene of suspicious fires to determine the probability of electrical malfunctions causing the fire as requested by Fire Department Inspectors.

 

4.         Recommends changes in Electrical Codes and/or enforcement procedures to the supervisor.

 

5.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to the Electrical Inspectors.

JOB SPECIFICATION

ELECTRICAL INSPECTION SUPERVISOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in directing code enforcement activities of Electrical Inspectors, reviewing plans and specifications for proposed buildings and administering licensing examinations for electrical specialty areas.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  July 2000

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Assigns Electrical Inspectors to an area of the City for routine and special inspections.

 

Reviews plans for proposed commercial buildings to determine conformance with City Electrical Codes.

 

Inspects buildings to interpret codes for unusual situations or to review violations found by inspectors.

 

Maintains daily logs of inspections, violations found, and projects approved to receive electrical service.

 

Answers questions and provides technical information to inspectors, contractors, builders, and citizens.

 

Develops and administers licensing examinations for electrical specialty areas excluded from State of Arkansas licensing programs.

 

Recommends changes in Electrical Codes and/or enforcement procedures to the Permits and Inspection Administrator.

 

Performs other related duties as required.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

 

Skill  in the operation of electrical test meters.

 

Considerable knowledge of City of Little Rock Electrical Codes and Ordinances.

 

Considerable knowledge of the principles of electricity.

 

Considerable knowledge of procedures and materials used in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

 

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with inspectors, contractors, builders, and citizens.

 

Ability to maintain detailed records.

 

Ability to prepare regular and special reports from daily records.

 

JOB TITLE:  Electrical Inspection Supervisor

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

Ability to direct code enforcement activities of Electrical Inspectors.

 

Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.

 

Ability to develop and administer licensing examinations for electrical specialty areas.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of a standard vocational technical school course in Electrical Systems; at least four (4) years of experience in installing and maintaining electrical systems, or at least two (2) years of experience in electrical systems inspections and code enforcement; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess or be able to obtain certification as an Electrical Inspector within 12 months of date of employment and maintain during employment.

 

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class "D" vehicle operator's license within 90 days of employment and maintain during employment.

 

Must possess State of Arkansas Master Electrician’s License.

JOB TITLE:  Electrical Inspection Supervisor

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	75
Carrying (lbs.)	75
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)	ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)	ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü