Electrical Inspector - Building

Salary : $92,809.60 Annually
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-082
Department: Building
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description

The Town of Davie has transitioned to a four (4) day work week schedule (10 hours per day). Hours of work are Monday through Thursday either 7:00am-5:30pm or 7:30am-6:00pm.
Under general supervision, performs technical work enforcing National, State and local building codes governing the installation and operation of electrical systems. Is responsible for reviewing building construction projects to determine adherence to such building codes as adopted and set forth by Town ordinance. Reports to Chief Electrical Inspector.
Essential Job Functions:

• Inspects electrical installation projects so as to enforce the Florida Building Code and related Town ordinances governing minimum standards and requirements of new installations, alterations, repairs and materials used.
• Inspects electrical projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and construction and safety practices, examines facilities for quality of design, materials and workmanship.
• Maintains all necessary records and reports on inspections.
• Performs inspections of new and existing residences, businesses and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, codes, and ordinances; issues inspection certificates for approved installation. Confers with other inspectors and the Chief Electrical Inspector on questions of departmental policies and other inspection problems.
• Confers with contractors, architects, engineers and others regarding construction codes and electrical installation plans.
• May review and pass upon plans for electrical installation and alterations.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

• Have graduated from a standard high school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency. Qualifying work experience may be substituted for the High School or equivalent education requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Certified by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as an Electrical Inspector.
  • Required certifications must be kept current to continue employment in this class.
  • Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification
• Certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and meet at least one of the following (Applicants holding a Bachelor or an Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering may be credited for two (2) years for a Bachelor Degree or one (1) year for an Associate Degree towards the BORA combined experience certification requirements):

• Possess a current Certificate of Competency or Professional License in the electrical discipline as a Master Electrician or Electrical Contractor or Journeyman Electrician issued by at least one of the following entities:
  • Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
  • Broward County Central Examining Board of Electricians
  • Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Block proctored
  • Florida Board of Professional Engineers
  • Per Chapter 7-575, paragraph 4 (b) of the laws of Florida, Inspectors holding a Certificate of Competency in any area of construction shall not use their Certification to engage in free enterprise competing against persons or firms that may do business within Broward County whose work they may also inspect, nor may they allow their Certificate of Competency to be used by another person or firm

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE/INFORMATION:

• Foreign Credentials (Degrees, Diplomas and/or Transcripts: Original credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries must be provided. Click the following link for a list of credentialed agencies:
• Status Updates/Communication: please ensure your email address is valid and you continuously check this account for any status updates from the Department.
• Incomplete fields: all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Required documentation: copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated.
• Driving history: to request a copy of your Florida driving history, visit flhsmv.gov
• Military personnel records: to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov
• E-Verify: Candidates will be required to verify employment by submitting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization.
• Assistance with online application: for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• Additional assistance: for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans' Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans' Preference.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,
01

Are you a High School graduate from an accredited High School or possess a GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently possess a valid Class "E" (or higher) State of Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you had a suspended and/or revoked driver's license within the past sixty (60) months (not insurance related)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you meet the qualifications for Electrical Inspector, as set forth in the Florida Building Code to be certified by Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and to be certified by the State of Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations. See Florida Building Code, Broward County Amendment Chapter 1?
05

Do you possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor (Unlimited)? If so please select which of the following:

• o Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.
• o Broward County Central Examiners Board (as a Class "A" Unlimited General Contractor) or Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board Block Proctored issued on or after January 1, 1968.
• o A Florida Registered Architect or Professional Engineer.

06

Are you a current Town of Davie employee?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you aware that as a part of the selection process, you must successfully complete the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.

• Yes
• No

08

Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, on what date did you last use any tobacco products?
Required Question