Economic Development – Building & Construction Division

Electrical Inspector

28 hours biweekly

Hourly Range: $39.48 - $50.64

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Location: Building & Construction Division

508 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

: Under direction, reviews plans and performs electrical inspection work to enforce the State Uniform Construction Code, the electrical subcode, and regulations adopted pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code Act; does other related work.

Examples of Work:

Examines and approves plans and specifications for electrical work for compliance with the electrical subcode of the Uniform Construction Code.

Inspects and evaluates electrical work in construction projects for conformance with requirements of approved plans, and the electrical subcode and regulations of the Current Jersey Uniform Construction Code.

Inspects electrical installations in existing buildings for conformance with the minimum safety standards incorporated in the regulations of the Uniform Construction Code and relevant laws within the jurisdiction.





Determines the cause of electrical or energy subcode violations and takes corrective action.

Provides testimony in court.

Provides recommendations for temporary and final certificates of occupancy.

Prepares reports.

Establishes and maintains essential records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License: Applicants must possess a valid license as an Electrical Inspector of the appropriate level, High-rise and Hazardous (HHS) or Industrial and Commercial (ICS), issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

: If you qualify and would like to be considered, you must submit an employment application, a letter of interest, and a resume (including daytime phone number and email address). You must submit your response by the closing date shown above

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