General Information

This is skilled inspectional work in enforcing the National Electrical Code and local regulations governing the installation and operation of electrical systems and equipment.

Jurisdiction Yearly SalaryMobile County*$53,084 - $84,863City of Mobile$44,735 - $71,516City of Prichard$26,616 - $41,280City of Saraland*$49,295 - $78,805City of Creola*$38,998 - $62,344

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, supplemented by two years of trade school or college coursework in the electrical field and a minimum of three years journeyman level experience in the electrical field; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Possession of a current master or journeyman electrician certificate issued by the State of Alabama or the City of Mobile (except in the Town of Creola, which does not require Electrical Certification).

Description

For details please see the Class Specifications | ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com).

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employers

Benefits

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
Retirement plans
Employee Credit Union
Promotion by competitive exam
Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

Yes
No

02

Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Yes
No

03

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary

Yes
No

04

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
High School or GED
1 year of college
2 years of college
Associate Degree
3 years of college
4 years of college
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
Master's degree
Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
Juris Doctor
Doctoral degree

05

Do you possess a current journeyman or master electrician certificate issued by the State of Alabama or the City of Mobile?

Yes
No

06

Do you possess a valid driver's license? A valid driver's license is one that is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. While an attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire.

Yes
No

07

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of journeyman-level experience you have in the electrical field.

None
6 months
1 year
1 year and 6 months
2 years
2 years and 6 months
3 years
3 years and 6 months
4 years
4 years and 6 months
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years or more

08

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have checking workmanship for compliance with regulations and quality of materials.

None
6 months
1 year
1 year and 6 months
2 years
2 years and 6 months
3 years
3 years and 6 months
4 years
4 years and 6 months
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years or more

09

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have understanding and working from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.

None
6 months
1 year
1 year and 6 months
2 years
2 years and 6 months
3 years
3 years and 6 months
4 years
4 years and 6 months
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years or more

10

Describe your journeyman-level electrical experience. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

11

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.

I am not a veteran.
I am not an honorably discharged veteran.
I am an honorably discharged veteran.
I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

12

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

13

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

Yes
No
Required Question

Electrical Inspector I

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