ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Planning & Development Department within the City of Phoenix is instrumental in guiding the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. The department processes are governed through development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.
The Planning and Development Department currently has several vacancies for the position of 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 and associated rules, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
- General computer skills using Microsoft Office, the internet, and data entry.
SALARY
Electrical Inspector II
Pay Range: $35.08 to $47.01 per hour.
Hiring Range: $35.08 to $42.64 per hour.
Electrical Inspector I
Pay Range: $30.31 to $40.61 per hour.
Hiring Range: $30.31 to $40.61 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.
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
For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits
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 OR ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector
- The City job description can be found here.
- 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.
Electrical Inspector I
- Three years of experience as a journey-level electrician skilled in new or remodeling work on commercial, industrial and multistory residential electrical installations OR certification by a model code agency as an electrical inspector.
- By the end of probation, must obtain the following certification:
- IAEI Electrical Inspector/General OR ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector
- The City job description can be found here.
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Experience supervising electrical teams in commercial or industrial environments.
- Electrical classes, workshops, trainings, and/or continued education.
- Electrical Apprenticeship from an Accredited Agency.
- ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector or IAEI Electrical Inspector General certifications.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes June 26, 2025. 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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