L&I Electrical Construction Inspector

Description

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability.

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.

This position contributes to L&I's mission by:

• Helping ensure that Washington State is an electrically safe place for consumers and workers to live and work.
• Working collaboratively to conduct electrical inspection and compliance activities that promote uniform, high quality electrical installations.
• Helping to reduce the negative effects of the underground economy on Washington businesses and electricians. 
• Providing a quality customer experience by respecting our customers and assisting them in complying with applicable laws using fairness, education, and communication. 

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.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: 

You will be required to take an Electrical Program Technical Assessment as part of the application process for Electrical Construction Inspector positions.  This is an open book assessment that covers the NEC, WAC, RCW, Electrical theory and wiring diagrams. Applicants must supply all of the materials they intend to use to include but not limited to codebooks and calculators. Computers and cell phones will not be allowed. Note:  The assessment will take up to 7 hours including a 1-hour lunch break.

The schedule for assessments is: 

1^st Tuesday of each month: 7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater

2^nd Tuesday of each month: 12806 Gateway Drive S, Tukwila

3^rd Tuesday of each month: 3001 W Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake

Please send an email to ElectricalHiringAssessment@LNI.WA.GOV or electricalassessment@lni.wa.gov to schedule your exam.

Upon completion, you will receive an email containing your results and you will have to attach that to your application submission. If you do not schedule and pass the assessment within two weeks of the position closing, you will not be considered for the position. Your passing results of the assessment will be good for one year and can be used for other positions at the agency.

** Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the testing process may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with electrical laws and rules.
• Develops and delivers technical and policy training to assigned inspectors as determined by the Supervisor
• And much more!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

Must possess a valid unrestricted driver license. 

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

     Four years’ experience as journey level electricians, as defined in RCW 19.28.006, in the electrical construction trade installing and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment. 

     AND

     Employed by a licensed 01 Electrical Contractor working as a Journey level electrician 4 of the last 8 years of employment history.

     OR

     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.

     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). 

     AND

     Proof of a minimum passing score of 70% on the electrical technical pre-assessment 

• Possession of a valid WA State general administrator certificate (AD01) or a valid master general electrician (ME01) certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in a cross-section of electrical work in the electrical construction industry.
• A thorough working knowledge of, and the ability to apply on the job, the provisions of RCW 19.28 (Electricians and electrical installations), WAC 296-46B (Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation), and the National Electric Code.
• Skills and ability to safely and accurately operate and understand basic electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. email, typing, etc.), with an emphasis on Microsoft products. Using computers, including hardware such as keyboards and software such as work processing and other programs, to produce timely and accurate work products that fully satisfy the demands of the assignments.
• Ability to access and move between multiple computer programs, such as databases, word processing programs, and the internet, to search for or enter/update information.
• Enforces governmental laws, rules and regulations, and initiates enforcement actions in such a way that the public perceives as fair, objective and reasonable.
• Effectively persuades others to voluntarily accept recommendations or advice for the purpose of bringing them into compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• The ability to effectively move oneself around the worksite to personally inspect the activities and/or the completed work done there.
• Reads, interprets, and retains complex information from written material.
• The ability to coordinate with others inside or outside the organization to share information, make decisions, arrange for services or other assistance, and/or implement solutions to problems or complaints.
• Effectively identify, collect, organize and document data and information in ways that make the information most useful for subsequent assessment, analysis and investigations.
• Ability to use relevant information, formal criteria, and independent judgment to evaluate information and determine compliance with applicable laws, standards, etc. and/or determine eligibility for programs or services.
• Critically observes and inspects elements of the physical world, including structures, products, events, actions and behaviors, and environmental conditions, to collect information and detect problematic situations.
• Helps others resolve complex or sensitive disagreements and conflicts. Effectively leads a rational process of illuminating issues, enhancing understanding of divergent interests, and identifying common ground for a workable solution.
• Able to make systematic inquiries into employer records, operations, worksites, etc. to obtain information regarding activities that fall under the regulatory responsibility of the department.
• Makes timely decisions without sacrificing quality even under ambiguous circumstances or when data is limited.

Supplemental Information

 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 meets the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” 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 brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is based upon business needs and supervisor approval (3 days per week at the office). The assigned duty station for this position is East Wenatchee, 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.
  

 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 required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

 Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) 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.

Background Check Notice:  

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.  

• 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.

Washington is America's Top State 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.

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 Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

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.