Electrical Field Inspector

Work, Serve, Thrive.

With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $54,017-$65,721 (Depending on pre-qualification from Department of Insurance) Hours/Schedule: 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

The City-County Inspections Department helps Durham achieve its vision for a superior built environment by facilitating our customers' achievements.

We strive to continually exceed customer service expectations while being a resource for N.C.

code compliance success.

This takes highly qualified staff with a passion for working in partnership and service with the community.

If delivering quality customer service while advancing professionally interests you, join our team!

* Candidates will need to obtain the level of certification by the Department of Insurance within one year of hire date.

Contact the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board at, to obtain the level of certification you will be eligible to receive once employed by a jurisdiction.

* The purpose of this position is to enforce state and local building codes, local ordinances, and general statutes.

This is accomplished by inspecting buildings, reviewing plans, traveling to job sites, interacting with homeowners and building officials, maintaining documentation, and monitoring active projects.

Other duties include enforcing safety precautions, and attending project meetings.

* Oversees jobsite inspections by traveling to job sites performing electrical inspections; reviewing sites for safety regulations; and interacting with contractors and homeowners.

* Schedules daily inspections by receiving phone messages, on-line requests, or requests through the IVR phone system; scheduling appointments; and reviewing daily assigned inspections.

* Provides documentation by entering information into the computer and returning phone calls.

* Associate's degree OR equivalent experience.

* Three years of related inspections/construction experience.

* Six hours of continuing education units each year are required.

* Become a Sworn Official of City-County within the first 30 days of hire.

* A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record within 60 days of hire.

* Must obtain a Probationary Certification Level III within one year of hire.

* Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.