ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Electrical Inspector

Department of Buildings

Electrical Inspection Bureau

Number of Positions: 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $11,011/Monthly

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 134-(Bargaining Unit #32). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago."

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 06/26/2026

Under general supervision, reviews building plans, construction documents, and technical specifications for new construction, rehabilitation, alteration, and repair projects to ensure compliance with the electrical provisions of the municipal building code. Conducts field inspections of electrical installations and related construction activities to verify compliance with approved permit documents, applicable codes, safety standards, and licensing requirements, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Reviews electrical plans, drawings, and construction specifications submitted with permit applications to determine compliance with the electrical provisions of the municipal building code and applicable regulations.

* Evaluates proposed electrical systems, materials, equipment, and installation methods for compliance with approved standards and code requirements.

* Identifies non-compliant conditions within submitted plans and specifications, explains applicable code requirements, and recommends corrective measures necessary to achieve compliance.

* Conducts field inspections of new construction, rehabilitation, alteration, repair, and maintenance projects to ensure electrical work is performed in accordance with approved permit plans, construction specifications, and municipal code requirements.

* Verifies that electrical materials, equipment, and methods of installation comply with applicable code standards and approved permit documents.

* Inspect job sites to confirm required permits have been obtained and that electrical work is being performed by properly licensed and bonded electrical contractors.

* Interprets and explains electrical code requirements, inspection findings, and code violations to contractors, property owners, tenants, design professionals, and other stakeholders.

* Issues citations, notices of violation, stop work orders, or other enforcement actions for violations of the municipal electrical code and related ordinances.

* Conducts follow-up and re-inspections to verify correction of cited violations and compliance with approved permit requirements.

* Investigates complaints related to electrical work, unsafe conditions, or unpermitted installations and documents inspection findings.

* Prepares inspection reports, violation notices, correspondence, and related documentation concerning inspection and enforcement activities.

* Maintains accurate records of inspections, code violations, enforcement actions, and permit compliance activities.

* Testifies at administrative hearings, court proceedings, or other legal proceedings regarding inspections conducted, violations identified, and citations issued.

* Coordinates with other departmental personnel, regulatory agencies, utility representatives, and public safety officials regarding code compliance and enforcement matters.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2045 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Electrical apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; OR

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:

* Successful completion of an industry or company-sponsored apprenticeship training program as an Electrical Mechanic, PLUS two (2) years of journey-level experience as an electrical mechanic

* Six (6) years of journey-level experience as an electrical mechanic

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

* City of Chicago Supervising Electrician license

* Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after they have been analyzed and compiled. The candidates who receive a passing score on the skills assessment test will be invited to interview for the position. Candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview, will be selected in seniority/lottery order

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For Information on our employees' benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates, to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices, click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor