L&I Electrical Construction Inspector 1

State of Washington•Tacoma, WA

60d

About The Position

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. 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 2 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. Note: The assigned duty station for this position is Tacoma, WA. 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: 1st Tuesday of each month: 7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater 2nd Tuesday of each month: 12806 Gateway Drive S, Tukwila 3rd Tuesday of each month: 901 N Monroe Street, Suite 100, Spokane Please send an email to [email protected] 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.

Requirements

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.
AND Four years (of the last eight years) experience as an EL01 engaged in the electrical construction industry working on new installations installing NEC compliant wiring methods.
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.
All applicants must have a passing score on the Electrical Program Pre-Assessment.
Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license to travel to inspection sites.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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!

Benefits

State employee who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career.
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.

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