The Electrical & Code Inspector is a senior professional, administrative, and technical position primarily responsible for enforcing electrical codes, but also the enforcement of building, plumbing, zoning, and life-safety codes for the City of Saco. This role combines advanced electrical inspection and electrical system oversight with the full scope of municipal code enforcement, and technical support for citywide electrical operations.
The position conducts inspections, reviews permit applications, coordinates enforcement activities, oversees electrical work performed in the city, and provides guidance to residents, contractors, and City officials. (Primarily focused on electrical inspections)
Salary range for this position is 75,000-95,000 annually
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Electrical Inspection & Operations
- Conduct inspections on all electrical work performed within the city including residential, industrial, commercial, and municipal installations.
- Maintain accurate records of electrical permits, inspections, and ongoing electrical work.
- Interpret and disseminate applicable electrical codes, including updates to the National Electrical Code.
- Advise building owners, contractors, and City officials on corrective actions required for code compliance.
- Oversee the City’s in-house electrical work as needed and assist in performing electrical work on municipal electrical projects.
- Design electrical systems to meet departmental and citywide needs.
- May assist in maintenance of City traffic signals and related electrical infrastructure.
- Review as-builts, electrical and site plans, and CMP 905 projects and as needed.
- Assist departments in preparing electrical job specifications and reviewing electrical bids.
- Conduct fire investigations related to electrical causes in collaboration with public safety officers.
- Represent the City in state level matters concerning electrical safety including, but not limited to, court proceedings, depositions, and legislative initiatives.
- Investigate electrical complaints or concerns throughout the city.
- Provide complaint resolution as a primary point of contact.
Code Enforcement and Building Inspection
- Attending requires continuing education in electrical codes, building codes, plumbing, wastewater, zoning, and related areas
- Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical, and zoning codes.
- Review construction and plot plans for code compliance prior to issuing permits.
- Conduct inspections of existing structures and issue correction notices as needed.
- Review and process building, occupancy, plumbing, and electrical permit applications.
- Investigate complaints of possible building, zoning, plumbing, and electrical violations and initiate corrective action.
- Provide information to the public regarding municipal ordinances, zoning, building codes, floodplain requirements and related regulations, provide procedural and regulatory consistency in inspections, approvals, and denials, follow-up on complaints, ensure deficiencies are resolved appropriately.
- Issue plumbing permits and perform plumbing inspections at required stages.
- Prepare letters of information, notices of violation, and enforcement documentation.
- Assist with permit flow, inspection scheduling, and departmental coordination.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
