Responds to questions from inspectors, ensuring consistency in code applications;

Reviews field and office procedures of electrical inspectors at least quarterly to assure uniformity and compliance with department policies and procedures;

Conducts complex electrical inspections, addresses problem areas found during an inspection, and acts as an informative liaison between field inspectors and the Electrical Construction Inspector 5; performs other electrical inspections as needed;

Coordinates the daily schedules for lower-level inspectors and assists in assuring timely inspections and work load distribution;

Functions as liaison resolving problems arising between electrical users, contractors, utility companies, workers and the Department;

Acts as intermediary when conflicting opinions exist and/or the need for an on-site interpretation arising in the daily enforcement of inspection codes, rules and regulations;

Assists in training Electrical Construction Inspector 1 positions and ensures that training plans are adhered to;

Develops and delivers training to staff on more complicated inspection issues; assists with training evaluations;

Provides input to the Electrical Construction Inspector 5 for personnel evaluations;

Conveys and explains code changes, policies, procedures and interpretations to field inspectors;

Writes letters, prepares reports, and keeps accurate work records;

Checks individuals engaged in the electrical installations for licensing and bonding in conformance with State Law RCW 19.28, investigates and writes citations where violations are evident;

Performs other work as required.

The following legal requirements are necessary for positions in this category. Per RCW 19.28.321 positions require a valid Washington General Journey Level Electrical (EL01) license issued by the Department of Labor and Industries and no less than four years of experience as a journey level electrician in the electrical construction trade installing and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment or four years of 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.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

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 3.

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 2.

Equivalent education/experience.

Some positions may require a driver’s license.

New class: 9-18-96
Revised minimum qualifications: 7-11-97
Revised Minimum qualifications: 11/9/01
New class code: (formerly 43352) effective July 1, 2007.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017; 61E to 65E.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Add class series concept, revised definition, distinguishing characteristics, typical work, added knowledge and abilities, legal requirements, revised desirable qualifications; adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.