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The City of Appleton is seeking a full-time Electrical Inspector. This position is responsible for performing inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with City and State codes. Work involves routine field inspection, investigation of complaints, issuing permits, reviewing proposals and plans, and dealing with the public. Work is performed under the general direction of the Inspections Supervisor.

Qualifications 

This position requires considerable experience in building construction with technical training in reading blueprints and other related materials. It requires certification as UDC Electrical Inspector and/or Commercial Electrical Inspector with the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and in accordance with DSPS 305.62 and 305.63(1)(a)(2).

Salary

A competitive salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will also receive an excellent fringe benefit package including paid time off, health, life, dental, and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country. Employees, spouses, and dependents over the age of 12 months who are covered on the City’s medical plan are eligible to use the Connecting Care Clinic (CCC). The CCC provides primary and acute care services and physical therapy at no cost to the patient.

Apply Now!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an on-line application at appletonwi.gov/careers by Sunday, August 23, 2026.  Resumes without an application will not be considered. 

City of Appleton Human Resources

100 N. Appleton Street, 6^th floor

Appleton, WI 54911

Phone: (920) 832-6458

Email: humanresources@appleton.org

Equal Opportunity Employer