L&I Electrical Inspector 1

Benefits Questions Description Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability. Become a Labor & Industries Electrical Construction Inspector 1 and start making a difference by providing safety inspections of electrical installations! Additionally, help establish a level playing field for honest contractors by fighting fraud and abuse in support of eliminating the State's underground economy. Community and safety are the building blocks we want our L&I Electrical Construction Inspectors to build and expand their careers on.

• Check individuals and companies performing electrical installations for compliance with licensing, certification, and permitting requirements.
• Issue citations for non-compliance.
• Conduct field investigations and compile investigation reports.
• Issue approval notices for electrical installations and write correction notices when there are code violations.
• Issue electrical fee due notices when required by appropriate WAC rules.
• Answer questions about the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Washington State wiring rules and regulations.
• Maintain good relations with contractors, architects, engineers, electric utilities and private parties engaged in the use and installation of electrical equipment.
• Prepare testimony and testify on behalf of the Department before an Administrative Law Judge, the Electrical Board, and other courts regarding investigations and findings, and to defend and support citations issued.
• Ensure compliance with electrical laws and rules.
• Develops and delivers technical and policy training to assigned inspectors as determined by the Supervisor

• A valid Washington General Journey Level Electrician (EL01) license and/or certificate issued by the Department of Labor and Industries AND four years’ experience as journey level electrician in the electrical construction trade installing and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment.
• OR A valid Washington General Journey Level Electrician (EL01) license and/or certificate issued by the Department of Labor and Industries AND four years’ experience as a journey level electrician performing the duties of an electrical inspector employed by the department or a city or town with an approved inspection program under RCW 19.28.141.
• Proof of a minimum passing score of 70% on the Electrical Technical Pre-assessment
• Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license to travel to inspection sites.

• Benefits
• Flexible/Hybrid work arrangement
• Teleworking options
• Generous retirement package
• Paid holidays and personal days
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options

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