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Electrical Inspector I

Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

If you embody the following attributes, consider joining our dynamic Community Development Department:

• Detailed, yet creative problem-solver
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Versatile and enthusiastic team player
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service
• Effective oral and written communicator

As an Electrical Inspector I you will:

• Perform routine inspections on new construction, buildings in progress and remodeled dwellings to ensure conformity with the rules and regulations of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other city codes and regulations.

Minimum requirements for Electrical Inspector I:

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED; some technical, vocational, or trade school training in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair; one (1) year of work experience as an Electrical inspector or three (3) years' work experience at the journeyman level in electrical construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Possession of a journeyman electrician's license is preferred.
• Required to obtain a Residential Electrical Inspector Certification within eighteen (18) months of the date of employment in accordance with the certification program of the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development (VDHCD).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.

Additional requirements:

• Requires considerable fieldwork with the use of a city owned vehicle.
• Requires ability to work independently, making judgments and decisions in the line of the enforcement of plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas codes.
• Extensive contact with contractors, property owners, and the public. Requires crawling under houses, ascending multi-story buildings in a semi-finished state, etc., to accomplish inspections.
• May be required to assist the Emergency Operations Damage Assessment Team in times of disaster.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.