Electrical Code Specialist and Trainer (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)
About The Position
The Electrical Code Specialist and Trainer is an Operations & Policy Analyst 3 position with the Department of Consumer & Business Services’ Building Codes Division (BCD). BCD adopts and enforces statewide building codes covering construction, reconstruction, alteration and repair of buildings and other structures, as well as installation of mechanical, plumbing and electrical devices and equipment. The position supports the division’s administration of Oregon’s electrical code, licensing requirements and product standards, and provides technical guidance and training to license holders, inspectors, plans examiners and other stakeholders. The position is eligible for part-time telework after the employee has gained the proficiency to work independently. Regular scheduled office hours are also required. The role is a management service position and is not represented by a union. The salary range is $6,834–$10,076, with a 4% cost-of-living adjustment effective January 1, 2027, not reflected in that range. The listed salary is the non-PERS-eligible rate; the range increases by 6.95% when an employee is a participating PERS member or becomes eligible after six months.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or another degree demonstrating capacity for the required knowledge and skills, and four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education totaling seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
- Obtain Electrical Inspector – A-Level, Oregon Inspector Certification, and Residential Electrical Inspector certifications as soon as possible and no later than six months after hire.
- Extensive knowledge of the administration and enforcement of the state electrical code.
- Ability to develop and deliver training courses on interpreting and applying electrical provisions of the building code for code professionals and other technical stakeholders.
- Ability to clearly explain complex policy and technical issues related to administration of the state electrical code.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with stakeholders holding diverse opinions and perspectives.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Word, in a professional environment.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Responsibilities
- Interpret state licensing requirements for electrical contractors, licensed electricians and the general public.
- Research and develop the division’s position on legislation affecting electrical codes, product standards and licensing requirements in Oregon.
- Provide occasional support to the Electrical and Elevator Board.
- Develop and draft statewide code interpretations.
- Provide technical guidance on adopted codes and product standards to builders, designers, homeowners and other stakeholders.
- Prepare and provide certification training and continuing education to license holders, inspectors and plans examiners.
- Prepare information for local jurisdictions and the industry.
- Help mitigate issues between contractors, inspectors and local jurisdictions.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- BCD pays for the required certification testing, which may be completed during regular working hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
