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ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 2

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ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 2
Class Code: 391I
Category: Protective Services
Salary Range: 75E


Class Series Concept

See Electrical Constructor Inspector 1.

Definition

This is the journey level of the series. Positions independently inspect a wide range of electrical wiring installations in an assigned area to ensure alterations in residential, educational, institutional, industrial and commercial structures are in compliance with National Electrical Code, state laws, rules and regulations.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions work under general direction and are expected to work with little direct supervision. Positions are fully competent and qualified in performing electrical wiring inspections within an assigned area and have broad familiarity with all program areas.

Typical Work

Independently inspects a wide range of electrical installations or alternations in residential, educational, institutional, industrial and commercial structures for compliance with state regulations and the NEC;

Writes correction notices where unsafe or hazardous wiring conditions are found; re-inspects installations to ensure that corrections were made and denies connection or cuts off service if compliance is not obtained;

Independently checks plans and blueprints on routine electrical projects to determine compliance with the NEC or state laws and regulations;

Contacts, works with and maintains good relations with the contractors, architects, engineers, property owners, public utilities and private parties engaged in use and installation of electrical equipment; answers routine questions. Is a resource for customers, and interprets NEC and state laws rules and regulations;

Independently conducts and checks individuals engaged in electrical installations for licensing and bonding in conformance with state law RCW 19.28. Performs investigations and writes citations where violations are evident, appears at hearings to testify as requested;

Maintains technical knowledge of new technologies in the electrical field, and changes and updates to the NEC for industrial, commercial and residential installations;

May assist with ride-along activities for inspectors that are in an in-training plan in the Training Program;
Attends continuing education training to maintain electrical license;

Keeps work records and prepares reports from those records as requested by the supervisor;

Performs other work as required.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: National Electrical Code and Washington State Wiring Rules and Regulations; standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment of electrical trade; industry hazards and safety precautions; computing electrical loads; layout and operation of electrical circuits.

Ability to: read and interpret plans and blueprints of electrical installations; interpret and apply electrical codes; explain technical aspects of electrical trade to lay-persons; meet and deal effectively with people; prepare clear, concise reports.

Legal Requirement(s)

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.

Desirable Qualifications

Requires completion of the Electrical Construction Inspector 1 requirements and successful completion of the required in-training program.

Equivalent education/experience.

Some positions may require a driver’s license.

Class Specification History

New class adopted May 1, 1963.
Revise class. Revises title (formerly Electrical Inspector); adopted June 1, 1963.
Revise class. Revises title (formerly Electrical Inspector 1); August 1, 1965.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted August 18, 1975.
Revise class. Revises title (formerly State Electrical Construction Inspector 1); adopted April 13, 1979.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted June 12, 1987.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted May 13, 1988.
Revise class. Revises title (formerly Electrical Construction Inspector 1), minimum qualifications; adopted December 15, 1989.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted September 14, 1990.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted June 14, 1996, effective July 1, 1996.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 11, 1997.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted January 10, 2003.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 43350), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017; 59E to 61E.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Add class series concept, revised definition, add distinguishing characteristics, revised typical work, add legal requirements, revised desirable qualifications; adopted June 23,2025; effective July 1, 2025.