Electrical Inspector

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• $69k Per Year Electrical Inspector City of Gallup
• Permitting Department

Occupation:

Construction and Building Inspectors

Location:

Gallup, NM

• 87301 Positions available: 1 Job #: 142109-1

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Posted:

04/17/2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the Building Official, the Electrical Inspector will issue electrical permits, performs electrical inspections and other related duties. Inspects buildings during construction to ensure compliance with all adopted electrical codes and other applicable requirements and specifications. Assist and advise the general public and other City Officials in relation to electrical code requirements. Prepares written reports, issue correction notices, and inform the Building Official of hazards or illegal conditions that my exist. Performs various office and other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Valid Driver's License (state of residence) that meets City's Insurability requirements.
• Minimum of five (5) years electrical foreman experience
• New Mexico Electrical Journeyman Certification or an EE98 New Mexico Electrical license

OTHER CONDITIONS

• Within three (3) month of hire must be able to pass the State of New Mexico Electrical Inspector exam.
• Within one (1) year of hire must be able to pass the ICC Residential Electrical Inspector Certification and the ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification.

The expected starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications of the successful candidate between $81,070 and $87,776 annually.

A comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans are provided at low employee costs.

Other valuable benefits include:

• Relocation allowance negotiable
• very generous retirement plan: New Mexico PERA
• Employee contribution equal to 3.79%
• Employer contributions equal to 21.66%
• Medical, Dental, Life, sick leave, vacation leave, longevity pay, and 14 paid holidays
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the Building Official, the Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector will issue mechanical and plumbing permits and perform inspections and other related duties. Inspect buildings during construction to ensure compliance with all Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing codes, and other applicable requirements and specifications. Assist and advise general public and other City Officials in relation to International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical codes. Inform the Building Official of hazards or illegal conditions that my exist. Performs various office and other duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Valid Driver's License (state of residence) that meets City's Insurability requirements.
• Minimum of five (5) years mechanical/plumbing foreman experience
• Current New Mexico Mechanical, Plumbing Trades Journeyman for three (3) years or have a State License in Plumbing/Mechanical.

OTHER CONDITIONS

• Within three (3) months of hire must be able to pass the State Mechanical/Plumbing Certification
• Within one (1) of hire must be able to pass the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Certifications.

STARTING PAY

$38.98 P/H The expected starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications of the successful candidate between $81,070 and $87,776 annually.

A comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans are provided at low employee costs.

Other valuable benefits include:

• Relocation allowance negotiable
• very generous retirement plan: New Mexico PERA
• Employee contribution equal to 3.79%
• Employer contributions equal to 21.66%
• Medical, Dental, Life, sick leave, vacation leave, longevity pay, and 14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min.

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• Permitting Department Gallup, NM Construction and Building Inspectors Regular | $81,070.00
• 87,776.00 Year Government
• 1 day ago

JOB DESCRIPTION

Incumbent is responsible for enforcing New Mexico Building Code, International Building Codes. Americans with Disabilities Act, City Land Development Standards, and other related building codes and zoning ordinance. Checks construction plans to ensure compliance by property owners., developers and contractor. Issues building permits. Inspects construction work to ensure compliance of structures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Five (5) years foreman level experience in building/construction trades or construction management.
• Possession of State CID general inspector certification
• OR•must pass New Mexico CID General Inspector Exam with a 75% or better within 90days of hire • Possession of national ICC certification(s) as a construction inspector in both the International Building Code and International Residential Code•OR•must pass national ICC certification exams within one year of hire 75% or better • Valid Driver's License.

Must meet City's insurability requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited college or vocational school with an emphasis in building, planning, or closely related field
• Experience in construction supervisory level building trade or management

OTHER CONDITIONS

• Upon offer of employment, candidate will have 90 days in which to pass the required State Construction Industries Division (CID) General Construction Inspector Exam and obtain State CID certification as a General Construction Inspector.

The expected starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications of the successful candidate between $81,070 and $87,776 annually.

A comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans are provided at low employee costs.

Other valuable benefits include:

• Relocation allowance negotiable
• very generous retirement plan: New Mexico PERA
• Employee contribution equal to 3.79%
• Employer contributions equal to 21.66%
• Medical, Dental, Life, sick leave, vacation leave, longevity pay, and 14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min.

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