Department:
Planning and Development Services
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Join a stable career with excellent benefits, helping to shape the future of Sarasota County. We're seeking an Electrical Inspector to ensure construction projects meet safety codes and approved plans. In this role, you'll perform inspections, document results in our Land Information Management System (LIMS), and work closely with contractors, residents, and internal teams to support safe, code-compliant development.
This full-time role offers benefits beginning within 60 days of hire and provides long-term career growth in a collaborative and supportive team setting. Whether you already hold a Standard Inspector license in the Electrical trade or are working toward it, with hands-on experience in electrical construction, field inspections, or plans review, this is an amazing opportunity you don't want to miss. If you're a detail-driven professional dedicated to safety, service, and making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply today !
About the Position
In this role, you will...
Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, or repair to ensure compliance with approved plans and building codes.
Review construction plans and specifications for proposed buildings and improvements.
Issue notices of code violations related to their specific licensure.
Record inspection results in the Land Information Management System (Accela) and prepare related reports and worksheets.
Research files and databases, and maintain background materials for reporting purposes.
Provide excellent customer service by answering public inquiries related to building codes and ordinances.
Maintain positive interactions with coworkers, peers, and customers across departments.
Serve in an assigned role during County-declared emergencies.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (no weekends!)
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
Electrical Inspector I -
High School Diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in electrical construction, field inspections, or plans review.
Or: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Fire Administration, Building Construction/Inspection, or related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, with at least one year in field construction (30 college credits is considered equivalent to one (ear of experience).
Must have, or be able to obtain within 120 days of hire, a provisional license as a Standard Inspector in the applicable Electrical trade.
Must have, or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire (or prior to the expiration of the provisional license; not to exceed 24 months from the date of hire), a Standard Inspector license in the Electrical trade.
Please note that all Provisional and Standard licenses must be issued by the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
Electrical Inspector II -
High School Diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years of work experience performing plan reviews and/or inspections.
Current Standard Inspector License in the Electrical trade and one of the following licenses or certifications issued by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR): Building Inspector; Mechanical Commercial Inspector; Plumbing Commercial Inspector; Residential Inspector; or Plans Examiner License or one of the following other certifications can be accepted: Damage Assessment Certification (from ICC), Fire Safety Inspector I (from the Division of State Fire Marshal).
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.
State of Florida Standard License, issued by DBPR, as an Electrical Inspector.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and able to quickly learn County-specific software like LIMS (Accela) and Workday.
Capable of understanding and applying relevant rules, regulations, codes, and policies.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.
Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move 20 lbs.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Ranges:
Electrical Inspector I: $25.70 - $29.00 Electrical Inspector II: $26.99 - $33.00
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:
I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.)
U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.)
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)??
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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service - internally and externally.
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).
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