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City of Idaho Falls
Electrical Inspector
SALARY
\$27.18 - \$37.92 Hourly
LOCATION
Idaho Falls, ID
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2025-0418
DEPARTMENT
Community Development Services
OPENING DATE
04/18/2025
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
General Purpose
Elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in Idaho Falls as an
Electrical Inspector.
The City of Idaho Falls is seeking a dedicated and experienced
Electrical Inspector to ensure the safety, compliance, and
reliability of electrical installations across our growing community. In
this essential role, you will help uphold quality
standards, assist contractors in meeting regulations, and contribute to
the development of a safe and efficient electrical
infrastructure.
If youre a Licensed Journeyman Electrician looking for a stable,
rewarding career in public servicewhere your expertise
directly impacts homes, businesses, and public spacesthis is your
opportunity to make a lasting difference. Bring your
technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety to
our team.
This position will remain open until filled. but we will begin
interviewing applicants on April 28th.
Salary & Benefits:
Full Salary Range: \$27.18 - \$37.92 per hour
Starting Salary: \$27.18 - \$29.56 per hour (based on experience)
The City of Idaho Falls values its employees and is committed to
providing excellent public service while fostering
career growth and development.
Essential Functions
Conducts field inspections of electrical installations, appliances,
determines conformity to code and issues approval for
work progress; instructs contractors in areas of deficiency and
recommends remedies; prepares various reports on
inspection results.
Makes decisions regarding interpretation of codes and regulations;
resolves conflict(s) when possible; reviews and studies
codes, laws, and regulations to remain abreast of inspection
developments and changes.
Confers with contractors in the design and execution of electrical
installations; records inspection date and status of
inspection.
Processes hookup requests to Electric Light Division to provide power to
construction sites; receives and processes
electrical complaints; evaluates problems and identifies alternative
solutions; resolves problems to the satisfaction of all
concerned.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
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Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from a standard senior high school, or GED, and successful
completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship
program, including specialized training obtained through vocational or
technical college, correspondence, or in-service
training, leading to the acquisition of a journeyman electrician license
and certification; AND B. Two (2) years of
journeyman-level work experience; OR C. An equivalent combination of
education and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures involved in
construction, installation, maintenance, and
operation of a variety of complex electrical installations, equipment,
and appliances; thorough knowledge of municipal
electrical code, uniform codes and regulations; thorough knowledge of
possible defects and faults in electrical wiring and
appliances; thorough knowledge of standard testing procedures and
devices and effective corrective measures;
considerable knowledge of City geography; some knowledge of report
writing; some knowledge of standard office
procedures and maintenance.
Journeyman skills in electrical wiring and installations.
Ability to detect and locate defective electrical wiring and
construction; ability to ascertain state of construction andinstallation when defects are most easily found and remedied; ability to
read and interpret complex blue prints and plan
specifications; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in
writing; ability to develop effective working relationships
with professional contractors, local merchants, City Officials,
Supervisors, and the public.
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Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid State of Idaho journeyman electrician license.
Must possess a valid Idaho driver\'s license.
