Job Description

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, start making a difference by providing safety inspections of electrical installations, and serve the great Northwest!

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. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for public service and believe in our mission to "Keep Washington Safe and Working," additionally they will have the drive to build collaborative relationships with our internal and external customer groups. If you become an Electrical Construction Inspector, you will have excellent communication skills, be willing to have crucial conversations, be a leader in the field, and thrive in a group of experts.

These positions will be considered In-Training for 24 months. Within this period, you will learn and apply L&I rules, policies, state laws, and best practices in relation to electrical inspections. By the end of your In-Training period you will be a full-fledged L&I Electrical Inspector with the ability to:

• Inspect electrical installations in various stages of construction.
• Enforce compliance with electrical licensing laws, state rules and the National Electrical Code.
• Issue citations or correction notices for safety violations.
• Additionally, you will enjoy effectively maintaining a busy daily schedule and using a computer to maintain and update records according to policies and procedures.

The applicant hired for this opportunity will have the salary set at Step M, $87,144/annually.

Duties

Some of what you will do:

• 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.
• Disconnect unsafe wiring or equipment according to policy and procedures.
• Answer questions about 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.
• When required, 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Possess a valid and unexpired WA State General Journeyman (EL01) electrician certificate or Master General Journeyman (ME01) electrician certificate. Employees who reach an inactive status, due to failure to participate in Department provided CEU courses will be required to obtain necessary CEU\'s within 90 days after reaching inactive status at their own cost.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle (POV) on state business must have liability insurance on the POV.

As well as:

• Four years of experience as a certified journeyman electrician (EL01) to include commercial and industrial installations.

AND

• 80% of electrical employment history was employed by a Licensed (EL01) Electrical Contractor, engaged in the electrical construction industry.

OR

• Two years of college-level training in electrical engineering and four years of continuous practical electrical installation experience and a General Administrators certification (AD01).

OR

• Four years of college-level training in electrical engineering and two years of continuous practical electrical installation experience and the General Administrators certification (AD01).

Desired Qualifications:

• Washington State General Administrator Certificate (AD01)
• Ability to mediate and communicate in a positive manner during a confrontational situation; possess outstanding conflict resolution skills
• Commitment to public safety and enforcement of electrical licensing, certification and permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in a cross-section of electrical work in the electrical construction industry.
• Experience reading and interpreting plans and blueprints of electrical installations.
• Strong written and in person communication skills.
• Ability to explain electrical trade rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Remain current and trained in applicable electrical codes, laws and theory.
• Ability to crawl under buildings and into attics, climb ladders and scaffolding, enter confined spaces following approved safety policies, and follow proper procedures to perform electrical inspections.
• Walk long distances to access assigned inspections.
• Computer skills are necessary. Able to navigate the Internet source information, use email, and willing/able to learn computer programs and software.
• Treat contractors with respect and dignity while enforcing Washington State laws.
• Proven ability to manage confidential business matters, internal communications and files. A self-starter able to work independently, determining actions needed with minimal or no guidance.
• Critical thinker with demonstrated observation skills, and an acute attention to detail. Ability to review and analyze information for use in preparation of correspondence, reports and other assigned tasks.
• Able to easily take direction and give/receive constructive feedback.

Supplemental Information

Things You Need To Know:

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employee who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee\'s career. Click on the \xe2\x80\x9cBenefits\xe2\x80\x9d tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington\'s 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station for this position can be either Silverdale or Sequim, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A copy of your Electrical License (this may be a scanned image or an attached photo image).
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
• Complete responses to the \xe2\x80\x9cSupplement Questions\xe2\x80\x9d portion, \xe2\x80\x9csee resume\xe2\x80\x9d will not be considered a complete response.

Please do not attach or place any information about your vaccination status, including disclosure of leaving employment due to a vaccination requirement for COVID -19, within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

Other information

• A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.
• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver\'s license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the Coalition (IBEW).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non- permanent positions.

Did You Know?

Washington is to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington\'s 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I\'s .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency\'s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact April Sharp at or Angela Laramie at .

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