Electrical Inspector - Multiple Vacancies

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation • Gardiner, ME

1d • $24 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (and Boards) Job Class Code:8213 Grade: 21/Professional & Technical Salary: $24.13-$33.76/Hour (Salary includes 12% Stipend) Location: Statewide Opening Date: April 15, 2026 Closing Date: April 30, 2026 Are you a Maine Master Electrician interested in: Setting your own schedule, while splitting your time between working from home and in the field; Inspecting the work of other electricians to ensure it complies with laws, standards, and the National Electrical Code; Driving a company car (for work-use only), with no need to pay for gas or wear and tear on your personal vehicle? If so, then consider taking your career to the next level by becoming a state Electrical Inspector with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. While you’re working, you can rest easy knowing that you have access to the State of Maine’s benefits package, which includes: 8+ weeks of paid time off annually (including sick, vacation, and holidays), Robust health care coverage for you and your family (that includes wellness programs like no-cost knee/hip surgery as well as unlimited no-cost consultations with nutritional counselors), and An additional 13.29% of your salary contributed to your retirement account by the State of Maine The Department will also pay for approved 15 hour current National Electrical Code update courses and certification renewal. During a typical day, you can expect to: Inspect electrical installations for compliance with laws, rules, standards, and the National Electrical Code, Conduct investigations of complaints filed with the Electricians’ Examining Board, Advise and instruct electricians licensed in Maine as to the correct use and implementation of state laws and national codes. Coordinating travel arrangements to inspection sites, which may involve reimbursable overnight stays. Because this work involves enforcing electrical codes for other electricians, private electrical work on the side is not permitted.

Requirements

• Possession of a Maine Master Electrician’s License.
• Licensed as a Master Electrician in Maine.

Nice To Haves

• Very familiar with state laws and national standards pertaining to the regulation of electrical installations in Maine.
• Understand the National Electrical Code.
• Experience using computer-based word processor and spreadsheet programs

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installations for compliance with laws, rules, standards, and the National Electrical Code
• Conduct investigations of complaints filed with the Electricians’ Examining Board
• Advise and instruct electricians licensed in Maine as to the correct use and implementation of state laws and national codes.
• Coordinating travel arrangements to inspection sites, which may involve reimbursable overnight stays.

Benefits

• 8+ weeks of paid time off annually (including sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Robust health care coverage for you and your family (that includes wellness programs like no-cost knee/hip surgery as well as unlimited no-cost consultations with nutritional counselors)
• An additional 13.29% of your salary contributed to your retirement account by the State of Maine
• The Department will also pay for approved 15 hour current National Electrical Code update courses and certification renewal.
• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
• The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
• The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees