City of San Diego
Electrical Inspector II
Applicants are encouraged to apply to the following related recruitment(s):
Electrical Inspector I
Electrical Inspector II positions enforce regulations and inspect electrical and fire alarm installations in multi‑family residential, commercial and industrial structures for compliance with local, state and federal electrical and other applicable construction codes and regulations. Inspect signs and electrical installations for temporary or special events; investigate and resolve complaints of code violations; check electrical plans for compliance with electrical codes and enforce field compliance with approved plans; interpret department policies and regulations; maintain records; prepare reports and correction notices; meet with property owners, tenants, contractors, builders and engineers to discuss correction notices and/or give technical advice; may review construction, replacement, installation and repair plans and calculations; inspect sites for practicability of plans; assist with training schedules and assignments; and perform other duties as assigned.
Notes
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Electrical Inspector II employees will be required to perform job‑related work in high‑rise structures.
Requirements You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
Experience
Two years of full‑time experience performing electrical or fire alarm inspections with a governmental jurisdiction at a level equivalent to an Electrical Inspector I with the City of San Diego.
Education / Experience
One year of full‑time experience performing general electrical or fire alarm work AND a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Two years of full‑time experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing electrical or fire alarm inspections of residential and/or commercial structures.
One year of full‑time experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing electrical or fire alarm inspections of residential and/or commercial structures AND an Associate’s Degree or Community College Certificate in Construction Inspection or Building Construction Technology (Inspection or Electrical option).
Four years of full‑time experience performing all phases of journey‑level electrical or fire alarm work.
One year of full‑time experience performing all phases of journey‑level electrical or fire alarm work AND completion of a state‑accredited five‑year Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacking on a year‑for‑year basis. One year of full‑time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college‑level units.
Possession of a contractor’s license is NOT qualifying as a substitute for a college degree or certificate.
City of San Diego employees using Out‑of‑Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
Certification A valid International Code Council (ICC) or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Commercial Electrical Inspector Certificate will be required within two years from date of hire.
License A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
Vehicle You will be required to provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
Highly Desirable
Experience performing fire alarm inspections or installation.
Required Documents (Must Submitt with Application)
Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out‑of‑Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
Pre‑Employment Requirements Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre‑employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
December 26, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
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Electrical Inspector I
Electrical Inspector II positions enforce regulations and inspect electrical and fire alarm installations in multi‑family residential, commercial and industrial structures for compliance with local, state and federal electrical and other applicable construction codes and regulations. Inspect signs and electrical installations for temporary or special events; investigate and resolve complaints of code violations; check electrical plans for compliance with electrical codes and enforce field compliance with approved plans; interpret department policies and regulations; maintain records; prepare reports and correction notices; meet with property owners, tenants, contractors, builders and engineers to discuss correction notices and/or give technical advice; may review construction, replacement, installation and repair plans and calculations; inspect sites for practicability of plans; assist with training schedules and assignments; and perform other duties as assigned.
Notes
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Electrical Inspector II employees will be required to perform job‑related work in high‑rise structures.
Requirements You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
Experience
Two years of full‑time experience performing electrical or fire alarm inspections with a governmental jurisdiction at a level equivalent to an Electrical Inspector I with the City of San Diego.
Education / Experience
One year of full‑time experience performing general electrical or fire alarm work AND a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Two years of full‑time experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing electrical or fire alarm inspections of residential and/or commercial structures.
One year of full‑time experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing electrical or fire alarm inspections of residential and/or commercial structures AND an Associate’s Degree or Community College Certificate in Construction Inspection or Building Construction Technology (Inspection or Electrical option).
Four years of full‑time experience performing all phases of journey‑level electrical or fire alarm work.
One year of full‑time experience performing all phases of journey‑level electrical or fire alarm work AND completion of a state‑accredited five‑year Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacking on a year‑for‑year basis. One year of full‑time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college‑level units.
Possession of a contractor’s license is NOT qualifying as a substitute for a college degree or certificate.
City of San Diego employees using Out‑of‑Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
Certification A valid International Code Council (ICC) or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Commercial Electrical Inspector Certificate will be required within two years from date of hire.
License A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
Vehicle You will be required to provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
Highly Desirable
Experience performing fire alarm inspections or installation.
Required Documents (Must Submitt with Application)
Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out‑of‑Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
Pre‑Employment Requirements Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre‑employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
December 26, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
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