L&I Electrical Construction Inspector 3- Electrical Plans Examiner

Full Job Description

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!

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

Please note: This position is open to internal L&I employees only.

Become a Labor & Industries Electrical Construction Inspector 3 and start making a difference by providing safety inspections of electrical installations!

The position’s primary mission is to provide an additional layer of safety to Washington's most vulnerable citizens, by verifying the proper size and calculation of services and feeders, the proper design of emergency and standby systems, and classification of hazardous locations.

This position will:

(1) Help provide an electrically safe place for Washington consumers and workers to live and work.

(2) Use detailed knowledge of the electrical laws, rules, policies, procedures and experience to help ensure that submitted electrical designs or virtual inspections are compliant with current electrical code and rules, and free from electrical hazards.

(3) Work collaboratively with electrical engineers, contractors, inspectors, other electrical inspector 3s, and supervisors; coordinate and direct statewide electrical activities, in order to communicate and promote uniform electrical designs and safe installations.

(4) Respect our customers and assist them in complying with applicable laws using education and communication.

Requirements

Some of what you will do:

Electrical Plans Review

• Examines new and altered electrical installation plans that primarily involve educational, institutional and health or personal care occupancies for compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), and appropriate Washington Administrative Code (WAC) rules and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) laws.
• Prioritizes and schedules the plan reviews for all of the facilities that are assigned by your supervisor.
• Processes and builds a site-specific worksheet outlining the general score of the project, the electrical loads being added, and the potential permit fees associated with the proposed installation.

Project specific customer communication and assistance

• Communicates with inspectors, field supervisors, contractors, engineers and the general public about plans and specifications to resolve plan review questions, issues and problems within facilities and/or projects assigned to the reviewer.
• Assists field inspectors with electrical inspections on complex facilities that have been through the plan review process.
• Conducts other complex inspections that need central office assistance.

Communicate and instruct general plan review processes

• Provides instructional materials and forms to customers to explain and clarify plan review requirements.
• Provides assistance and/or training to electrical inspectors on load calculations and code requirements specific to complex electrical systems associated with health care occupancies, correctional institutions, and school campuses.

Program Support

• Assists in processing electrical plan reviews in and out of the unit, payment notifications, and ensures that distribution of the plans occurs.
• Performs virtual inspections to cover schedule demands or in place of absent inspectors.

Qualifications

Required 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 2.

As well as:

In Addition:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstration of position-specific skills, abilities and competencies, including:

• Possession of a valid Washington State General Electrical Administrator's certificate (AD01) or a valid Master General Electrician (ME01) certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in a cross-section of electrical work in the electrical construction industry.

Ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints of electrical installations, interpret and apply electrical codes, compute electrical loads, and able to apply experience with standard practices, terminology, methods, materials, and tools of the electrical design and installation trades.

Ability to recognize the layout, operation, and hazards of electrical installations.

• Computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft products, use of VISIO and Blue Beam Software; familiar with Box.com.
• Demonstration of position-specific skills, abilities and competencies:
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well l as the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working on projects and implementing successful change management and technology strategies.
• Ability to use established work procedures and innovative approaches to complete assignments.
  1. Ability to read and interpret electrical plans.
  2. Skills and ability to safely and accurately operate and understand basic electrical testing equipment.
  3. Ability to maintain highest levels of confidentiality at all times.

*Note*: Please ask for the Position Description Form (PDF) to review the full list of job duties for this position.

Additional 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 meets 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. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

Note: The candidate hired will be assigned to the office closest to their location. 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.

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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:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
4. Complete responses to the “Supplement Questions” portion, “see resume” will not be considered a complete response.

Please do not attach or place any medical information 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.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.

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?

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Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their redacted 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 Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

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.

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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 emee235@lni.wa.gov