Electrical Inspector

The City of Maryville has an immediate opportunity for a Building Inspector with considerable knowledge and experience in the Electrical trade. A background in construction is ideal due to this position will be working with a team of inspectors responsible for performing electrical, building ,plumbing, or mechanical code inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Essential Functions:

• Inspects residential and commercial buildings under construction, alteration or repair for compliance with codes; inspects existing buildings for code violations and structural deficiencies; patrols and inspects for building additions occurring without permits.
• Issues stop work orders and issues court citations on non-complying projects.
• Review and issues permits, answers technical questions from citizens, professionals, and others regarding code enforcement.
• Reviews building plans and specifications for compliance with codes and other technical requirements; coordinates with other City departments regarding permit approval.
• Coordinates with other City departments regarding permit approval; provides written and verbal communication with professionals.
• Maintains inspection records and results; prepares reports.
• Coordinates with other City departments and inspectors on approval for temporary and regular certificates of occupancy.
• Answers questions; provides information to architects, engineers, and contractors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be easily observed and corrected;
• Thorough knowledge of State building and related codes, laws and ordinances;
• Ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse;
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process; firmness and tact in enforcing ordinances and codes;
• Ability to make arithmetic computations;
• Ability to compute structure heights, setbacks, square footage, and gas intake for gas appliances;
• General knowledge in preparing reports; general knowledge in operating standard office equipment and associated software;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, associates, and the general public.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Considerable experience in the electrical trade or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Possession of a Driver License valid in Tennessee.
• Combination of Tennessee Electrical , Building, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector certification upon hire or have the ability to obtain such certifications within one year of hire.

For more information about the City of Maryville, a complete job description, and required City of Maryville employment application, please visit our website, maryvillegov.com/jobs. A City of Maryville employment application is required for consideration.

City of Maryville is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.