This is technical work in the inspection of electrical installations for compliance with the South Florida Building Code.

Employees in this class are responsible for making technical field inspections of new and existing electrical installations for compliance with the South Florida Building Code. Responsibilities include inspecting electrical installations in progress and upon completion, advising contractors or owners on necessary changes, engaging in routine and periodic patrols to detect violations, issuing violation notices, investigating complaints of defective installations, and signing permits granting final county approval for completed work. Related office duties include providing information to contractors and the public, and assisting in the resolution of disagreements. Supervision is received from a technical supervisor who reviews work for adherence to established departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Conducts technical field inspections in all electrical permit categories of new and existing electrical installations for compliance with the South Florida Building Code.

Examines electrical installation projects for defects, omissions, violations and other departures from correct procedure; provides recommendations and suggestions to contractors or owners regarding changes necessary to bring establishment up to code requirements; assures all electrical works conforms to national and county electrical codes.

Inspects work upon completion and signs permit granting final county approval that the installation is safe for life and property.

Performs inspections to insure that work proceeds in accordance with approved plans.

Engages in routine and periodic patrols and inspections to check for violations and hazardous conditions; issues violation notices and occasionally, summonses, to violators.

Investigates complaints of defective installations which are reported as fire or other hazards; notifies responsible person of defects and issues verbal or written instructions for correction; makes reinspections; reports violations and represents Metro-Dade County at court hearings.

Organizes inspection route schedule and maintains accurate records of inspections.

Answers telephone calls from contractors and the public; offers information and clarifications; assists in resolving conflicts between contractors and property owners

Approves qualifications for homeowner's permits.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of applicable provisions of the South Florida Building Code pertaining to structural and electrical installations.

Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, and operating a variety of electrical installations, equipment, and appliances.

Considerable knowledge of possible defects and faults in electrical wiring and appliances, and of effective corrective measures.

Knowledge of blueprints submitted for electrical work permits.

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge of records, reports, and forms used in the area of assignment.

Ability to conduct technical field inspections of electrical installations and construction to assure compliance with the South Florida Building Code.

Ability to understand structural and electrical installations and related fields in the construction industry.

Ability to explain inspection results and required corrections both verbally and in writing.

Ability to read blueprints submitted for electrical work permits and to conduct inspections to assure that the work proceeds in accordance with approved plans.

Ability to enforce building codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality.

REV 12-93