Chief Electrical Inspector – Development Services

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Direct and participate in the inspection of all electrical installations in Jefferson County .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeAlabama • United StatesLead💰 $72,841 - $112,985 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in electrical inspections, ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local ordinances. Capable of supervising staff, conducting thorough inspections, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master Electrician CertificationState of Alabama Electrical Contractor LicenseNational Electrical Code (NEC) InterpretationExperience Inspecting Electrical WorkConstruction Plan Review

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Electrical InspectionCode CompliancePlan ReviewPermit VerificationLife Safety InspectionsHandicap Accessibility InspectionsNatural Disaster InspectionsResearching Codes and OrdinancesIssuing Certificates of OccupancySupervising Staff

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipTrainingFeedback ProvisionMonitoring Progress

Certifications & Qualifications

Master Electrician CertificationState of Alabama Electrical Contractor License

Industry Keywords

Electrical InstallationsCompliance CodesConstruction PlansEngineering PlansArchitectural PlansStop Work NoticesCode ViolationsPermittingQuality ControlProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and participate in the inspection of all electrical installations in Jefferson County
Ensure compliance with related codes and ordinances
Contact appropriate parties regarding violations found during inspections
Explain code requirements
Issue stop work notices for unauthorized, substandard, or code-violating work
Oversee the production and quality of work performed by subordinate employees
Enforce codes and ordinances by comparing potential violations with applicable requirements
Research and review codes, ordinances, notices, permitting, new materials, and code amendments
Conduct electrical inspections against plan requirements
Conduct general contractor inspections, verify permits, review plans, and issue Certificates of Occupancy
Conduct inspections related to life safety, handicap accessibility, and natural disasters
Review construction plans for code compliance
Pursue professional development and maintain current knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines
Supervise staff by assigning and distributing work, directing duties, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Driver's license
Master Electrician Certification from the State of Alabama, Jefferson County, or the City of Birmingham
State of Alabama Electrical Contractor license
Experience inspecting the work of other electricians
Experience using and interpreting the National Electrical Code (NEC) for inspectors, contractors, and/or homeowners
Experience interpreting and comprehending engineering and architectural plans
Ability to perform occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running
Ability to occasionally lift items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave