Salary : $84,516.00 - $103,008.00 Annually
Location : Douglas County - East Wenatchee, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2024-09778
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: Region 5
Opening Date: 08/27/2024
Closing Date: 12/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability.
Extra Salary Information : L&I has been very diligent in working to remain competitive with other wages and the increased cost of living. An additional pay increase, per the Coalition CBA (MOU N), of 21% will be added to the base pay for this position. This temporary pay increase shall be effective until June 30, 2025.
A proposal has been submitted to the Governor and Legislature for their consideration to make the temporary pay increase permanent.
Become a Labor & Industries Electrical Construction Inspector 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 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.
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:3001 W Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake
Please send an email to or 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.
As well as:
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
Desired Qualifications:

• 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
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 "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.
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 required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A describing specific qualifications.
2. A current 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.
Other information

• 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 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.
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 Elena Emery at or April Sharp at .
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
• L&I Talent Management Consultant
• L&I Employee
• Professional/Personal Network
• Monster
• College/university website/career fair
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• VERG
• Craigslist
• Indeed
• Twitter
• Job Fair (Military)
• Career Fair
• EHS Careers
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
• Radio Advertisement
• Newspaper/Magazine
• L&I Website
• Other

02
If you indicated "Other" please specify where you heard about this position.
03
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?

• Yes
• No

04
PLEASE READ THE BELOW AND TYPE YOUR INITIALS IN RESPONSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE STATEMENTS.
• I will NOT attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If I do, I understand that it will be rejected and I may be provided an opportunity to apply again without including my confidential health information, while the posting is still open and applications are being accepted.
• I understand that my vaccination status is not needed.
• I will not share my medical information (vaccination status included) with hiring managers or interview panels.
05
Which valid and active WA State electrician certificate(s) do you possess? (As a requirement for this application, you need to upload and attach a scanned copy of your Electrical License).

• EL01
• ME01
• AD01
• None of the above

06
Please select the experience that best aligns with your current experience:

• 4 years' work experience as a certified journey level electrician in the electrical construction trade installing and maintaining electrical systems.
• Two years of college-level training in electrical engineering and four years of continuous practical electrical installation experience AND the General Administrators certification.
• Four years of college-level training in electrical engineering and two years of continuous practical electrical installation experience AND the General Administrators certification.
• None of the listed experience.

07
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have experience reading and interpreting plans and blueprints of electrical installations?

• Yes
• No

09
Choose the answer below that best describes your experience corresponding via email and accessing and navigating the Internet and a computer.

• BEGINNER - Limited experience. I have the ability and willingness to learn.
• INTERMEDIATE - Successfully perform these functions intermittently.
• SKILLED - Successfully perform these functions daily.
• ADVANCED - Recognized by others for abilities to perform these functions. Could assist others with training of these functions.

10
We would like to know about your experience surrounding electrical construction inspections. Please describe what steps you take when inspecting work, to include your own work.
11
Describe your experience interacting with the public in difficult situations requiring you to provide information or explain policies and procedures.
12
Tell us the percentage of time spent performing electrical installation on commercial facilities, industrial facilities and residential facilities throughout your career including your trainee experience.
13
This application requires you to add your cover letter, resume, a copy of your electrical license and proof of a minimum passing score of 70% on the electrical technical pre-assessment. Without these attachments, your application may be considered incomplete. Did you attach all four documents?

• Yes
• No

Required Question