Description

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!

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

In addition to the base salary above, Coalition CBA 41.31 King County Premium Pay - Employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County will receive 5% Premium Pay calculated from their base salary. When an employee is no longer permanently assigned to a King County duty station, they will not be eligible for this premium pay.

Please Note: This position is open to internal L&I employees only. If you apply and are not a current employee, you will not be considered. Note: We are filling in 2 available vacancies with this recruitment. These positions can be filled in the Bellevue, WA or Mount Vernon, WA service locations.

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.

Job Highlights

Become a Labor & Industries Electrical Construction Inspector 5 and start making a difference by providing safety inspections of electrical installations! 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:

• Supervises Electrical Inspectors and Leads who inspect all types of electrical installations to ensure compliance with state electrical laws and rules.
• Evaluates employee performance, develops and implements training plans, and provides mentoring and coaching for assigned staff.
• Interviews and recommends prospective staff to hire.
• Is responsible to ensure that assigned staff achieve their regional performance goals.
• Assists Electrical Inspectors/Leads in conducting unusual, complicated, and/or highly technical electrical installation inspections.
• Conducts inspections of all types of electrical installations to ensure compliance with 19.28 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), 296-46B Washington Administrative Code (WAC), the National Electrical Code (NEC), and construction industry standard for electrical installations.
• Performs electrical permitting, contractor licensing, and electrician certification compliance activities in accordance with these same laws and codes.

This position contributes to L&I’s mission by: Helping to ensure that Washington state is an electrically safe place for consumers and workers to live and work. Working collaboratively leading, coordinating and directing statewide electrical activities that promote uniform, high quality, electrical installations. Helping to reduce the negative effects of the underground economy on Washington businesses and electricians. Providing quality customer experience by respecting our customers and assisting them in complying with applicable laws using fairness, education, and communication.

Duties

Some of what you’ll do:

• Responsible for the administration, planning, supervision, integrity, and quality of regional electrical activities to ensure the uniform application of and minimum adherence to applicable adopted laws, rules, codes, and regulations to ensure public safety.
• Updates and ensures the accuracy of position description forms, recruits, interviews, and makes recommendations to the appointing authority for Electrical Inspector and Lead positions.
• Supervises assigned Electrical Inspectors and Lead(s) who inspect all types of electrical installations and ensures compliance with state electrical laws and rules.
• Conducts accompanied inspections with each inspector/lead at least once per year.
• Conducts mid-year progress reviews and evaluates and documents employee performance in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Form (PPAF).
• Responds to and resolves regional problems, issues, and complaints from staff, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Conducts reviews of electrical inspections to evaluate the quality of inspectors’ work.
• Reviews non-compliance referrals received from customers or internal staff and assigns investigation to an inspector/lead.
• And much more!

Qualifications

Requires completion of the Electrical Construction Inspector 1 requirements and successful completion of the required in-training program and one year as an Electrical Construction Inspector 4. OR Requires completion of the Electrical Construction Inspector 1 requirements and successful completion of the required in-training program and two years as an Electrical Construction Inspector 3. OR Requires completion of the Electrical Construction Inspector 1 requirements and successful completion of the required in-training program and three years as an Electrical Construction Inspector 2.

In addition: The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. Demonstration of L&I Core Capabilities. As well as: Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license to travel to inspection sites.

Desired: Possession of a valid WA State General Administrator {AD01) certificate or a valid Master General Journey Level (ME01) electrician certificate. Demonstrated experience in a cross-section of electrical work in the electrical construction industry. Demonstrated success in leading or supervising assigned staff or projects.

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 employees 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.

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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: A cover letter describing specific qualifications. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education. 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.

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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 number.

For further information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Elena Emery at emee235@lni.wa.gov.