City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, performs physical inspections of electrical installations in buildings and other structures to assure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

Class 6248 Electrical Inspector is the journey level class in the Electrical Inspector series. This class is distinguished from 6249 Senior Electrical Inspector by the latter's responsibility to plan, assign and supervise the work of electrical inspectors in connection with the enforcement of electrical codes, ordinances and regulations covering the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Examines plans and permit applications for compliance with existing requirements pertaining to the installation of electrical appliances, electrical systems, electrical wiring; interprets and applies electrical codes, ordinances, and laws to specific electrical construction and conversion projects.

2. Checks and assists in mathematical calculations and job lay-outs of electrical installations; assists in the selection of approved electrical materials and supplies.

3. Reviews permit applications; inspects workmanship and materials to assure conformity with electrical codes and standards; inspects and approves completed installations prior to issuance of the certificate of completion.

4. Makes investigations of complaints of violations to electrical ordinances; condemns or assures correction of faulty and hazardous wiring or electrical installations.

5. Makes periodic inspections of various buildings and institutions for conditions which might cause electrical hazards; prepares and submits periodic reports of inspection and investigative activities.

6. Makes progress inspections and reports on permit work; and issues certificates of final completion.

7. Prepares reports based on field inspection records and conducts follow-up inspections leading to the correction of violations or abatement proceedings.

8. Performs field surveys and provides information and assistance to ensure compliance.

9. Drives a City car to inspection sites, meetings, hearings and emergency activities.

10. Utilizes a computer for routine inspection tracking, research and data entry.

11. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of: Electrical code and field installation standards; safety methods and procedures.

Ability to: Establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, industry professionals and the general public; orally communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, industry professionals and the general public; prepare and maintain reports, records and correspondence accurately and clearly; use a computer and learn assigned software for routine inspection tracking, research and data entry.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

One year of verifiable experience as an electrical inspector in a public jurisdiction, AND three years of experience as a journey level electrician; OR

A combination of apprenticeship in the trade and journey level experience as an electrician totaling six years ; OR

Three years of verifiable experience as an electrical contractor with a C-10 license issued by the California State Contractors Licensing Board, AND three years of verifiable experience as a journey-level electrician totaling six years.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid driver license.

Possession of the Electrical Inspection Certificate issued by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) or International Code Council (ICC) is required within one (1) year of appointment. Inspectors must maintain the certification as a condition of continued employment.

Established: 3/9/1961

Amended: 3/30/2004; 5/29/2015

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.