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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

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.
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.
Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid State of Idaho journeyman electrician license.

Must possess a valid Idaho driver\'s license.

City of Idaho Falls

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