Sr. Electrical Inspector - Fairfax County, VA : Job Details

Salary : $54,330.43 - $90,550.51 Annually Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA Job Type: FT Hourly W BN Job Number: 25-01323 Department: Cable & Consumer Services Opening Date: 07/19/2025 Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: S19 Posting Type: Open to General Public Job Announcement Performs inspections of cable communications system construction facilities and worksites located in public rights-of-way, sidewalks, gutters, utility and private easements, conduit facilities. Uses knowledge of Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VA USBC), and Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Act (VOSHA) codes. Exercises discretion to issue warnings and violations relating to cable system construction work, citing appropriate code references. Reinspects construction to determine code compliance; investigate cable construction complaints. Meets directly with cable service providers, construction subcontractors, engineers, residents, and representatives of county agencies and the Board of Supervisors to resolve construction and complaint issues. Provides construction inspection and signal testing expertise. Assists Department of Information Technology (DIT) staff in the installation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the county's video institutional network inside wiring and end user equipment. Maintains daily inspection log and deficiency list, and prepares an electronic daily and weekly inspection report. Reviews daily inspection and reinspection assignments and map an efficient daily inspection route. Shares inspection findings and code knowledge with other members of division. Performs such other duties as may be required or assigned. Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Inspects cable television (TV) construction in progress to ensure work performed is in compliance with cable contract plans and specifications and to ensure that federal, state, and County construction and safety requirements are being met;
• Uses cable testing equipment, such as signal analysis meters, tone generators, spectrum analyzers, and utility depth locators;
• Uses electrical testing equipment to test for correct voltage, circuit breakers, electrical shorts, and proper grounding of equipment, fixtures, and controls;
• Interprets applicable electrical or cable building codes;
• Issues written violation notices to the developer, identifies the sections of the regulations being violated, and takes necessary action to ensure violations are corrected;
• Inspects developers' field operations for compliance with the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Act (VOSHA), and resolves all discrepancies;
• Prior to issuance of a permit, examines and interprets plans for installation of primary electrical supply or cable television systems in all types of buildings;
• Investigates citizen complaints relating to cable TV system construction, evaluates their validity; reports investigative findings; and recommends corrective action when necessary;
• Meets with homeowners, developers, engineers, contractors and interested citizens to provide information and answer questions about applicability of County development regulations to field construction;

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Working knowledge of the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Act (VOSHA);
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, electrical principles, practices, materials, methods, and the tools used in electrical or video installation and repair;
• Knowledge of federal, state, and county construction regulations pertaining to cable TV;
• Ability to use equipment to locate and test TV lines, such as utility depth locators, signal analysis meters, tone generators, spectrum analyzers, and cable converters;
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the installation of electrical distribution systems and receptacles, grounding equipment and services, and in the sizing and protection of conductors;
• Ability to use sound judgment in making independent decisions;
• Ability to prepare clear and factual reports;
• Ability to use hand-held computers to enter results of inspections conducted;
• Ability to work with people and obtain their cooperation, even in difficult situations.

Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to ) Cable Communications Inspector: High school graduation or G.E.D. issued by a state department of education, plus two years of experience as a field inspector for cable communications construction or installation. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Color perception adequate to distinguish colors of electrical wiring and utility locate marks. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university (preferably in a related field such as electronic engineering, electrical engineering, construction engineering, mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering), plus at least two years of progressively responsible experience in a related field.
• Experience and working knowledge of cable system construction and video installation design standards, guidelines, policies and procedures. Knowledge of the materials and methods used in cable transmission and terminal equipment repair work.
• Experience in the use of computer applications and software, including basic Microsoft Office applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Driving county vehicle. Frequent bending & walking. Must be able to plot address on map. Must be able to visually distinguish between different colored miss utility markings. Occasional work on 6' ladders. Removing cable handhole covers & concrete vault lids weighing up to 30 lbs. Requires carrying testing equipment weight up to 30 lbs up to 50 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at homeand we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-###-####. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JY1 Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Spending Program
• Deferred Compensation

Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02 If you answered Some college for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03 Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.

• Electronic engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Construction engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Architectural engineering
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not Applicable

04 If you answered Other (related field) or Other (non-related field) for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter Not applicable . 05 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have as a field inspector for cable communications construction or installation?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with cable system construction and video installation design standards, guidelines, policies and procedures?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08 Are you proficient in any of the following Microsoft Office Suite applications? Check all that apply.

• Outlook (Composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments & meetings, managing tasks)
• Word (Knowledge of common functions such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; indenting paragraphs; using tabs and tables; inserting a hard page break; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; adding comments and tracking changes)
• PowerPoint (Creating a template and working with a design template; working with graphics, animation and multimedia; building interactive presentations using hyperlinks)
• Excel (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents; creating and modifying pivot tables; using formulas and links to other cells/worksheets)
• None of the above

09 Due to the nature of the facility's operations and the responsibilities associated with the position, this position has non-standard working hours. Are you willing and able to work occasional nights, weekends, and overtime?

• Yes
• No

10 Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements specified in the job announcement with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

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