Job Summary:

The Labor & Industries Electrical Construction Inspector inspects electrical installations in various stages of construction and enforces compliance with electrical licensing laws, state rules and the National Electrical Code, issuing citations or correction notices for safety violations. The inspector maintains and updates computer records as required by policy and procedure.

The Electrical Construction Inspector will:

• Make electrical disconnects according to policy and procedures.
• Check individuals and companies performing electrical installations for compliance with licensing requirements.
• Conduct field investigations and compiles investigation reports.
• Maintain good relations with contractors, architects, engineers, public utilities and private parties engaged in the use and installation of electrical equipment.
• Answers questions about NEC, and Washington State wiring rules and regulations.
• Issue electrical fee due notices.
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

Possession of a valid Washington State Journeyman Electrician Certificate (EL01) and four years experience as a certified journeyman electrician installing and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment

Preferred Qualification:

Washington State General Administrator Certificate (AD01) or General Electrical Master Journeyman Electrician Certificate (ME01).

Knowledge of:

How the NEC and WAC 296-46B apply to all commercial, industrial and residential electrical installations and the calculation of loads in those installations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Explain electrical trade rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Use personal computers, email, Internet, and MS Word.
• Crawl under buildings and into attics, climb ladders and scaffolding, and enter "confined spaces", (after following proper procedure for testing), to perform electrical inspections.
• Read and interpret plans and blueprints of electrical installations.
• Interpret and apply electrical codes.
• Keep current and trained in applicable electrical codes and laws.
  
  
  

Special Note:

• Prior to any new appointment into L&I, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately-owned vehicle.

Application Process:

We are looking for evidence that you have the skills and abilities required for this job. The information you provide will be used to decide who will be selected for the next step in the process. If this position requires bilingual skill, you may be required to demonstrate proficiency through testing.

1. Fill out the L&I Employment Application. (Please fill out application completely.)
2. Include a letter of interest describing your experience in the following areas: (Please be specific and detailed)

• Do you posses a Valid Washington State Journeyman Electrician Certification (EL01)?
• Over your career, tell us about how many years you have spent performing electrical installations as a certified journeyman electrician (ELO1) in the each of the following areas: (In addition to your years of experience, please include your job title, description of your duties and the name of your employer)

  
  A.    Industrial
  B.    Commercial (e.g., shopping centers, malls, stores, etc.)
  C.    Educational/Institutions (e.g., schools, hospitals, etc.)
  D.    Hazardous locations (e.g., service stations, refineries)
  E.    Agricultural
  F.    Residential

 

• Also, if you have experience performing electrical inspections as a certified journeyman electrician please tell us what kind of structures that you have inspected, e.g., industrial, commercial, schools, hospitals, etc.
  

Submit your completed Labor & Industries Job Application form, letter of interest and response to supplemental question using one of the following methods:

NOTE: We are unable to accept .ZIP attachments.

Some locations where you may access computer terminals:

• Work Source Centers
  (See locations at: http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/localconnections.htm)
• Public libraries
  (See locations at: http://wlo.statelib.wa.gov/libsearch.cfm)
• Department of Personnel, 600 S. Franklin, Olympia, Washington
  

As a condition of employment the successful candidate accepting this position will be required to comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees or the Coalition.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or assessment process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-9152. Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

The State of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer