L&I Electrical Construction Inspector 1 (In-Training)

Salary : $98,520.00 - $120,048.00 Annually

Location : Snohomish County - Everett, WA

Job Type : Full Time - Permanent

Job Number : 2026-00699

Department : Dept. of Labor & Industries

Division : CSCPS - Electrical

Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 26 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Our Mission : Keep Washington Safe and Working!

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

Become a Labor & Industries Electrical Construction Inspector 1 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 2 with the ability to :

Note : The assigned duty station for this position is Everett, WA.

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.

Note : The assessment will take up to 7 hours including a 1-hour lunch break

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 : 901 N Monroe Street, Suite 100, Spokane

Please send an email to 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.

Duties

Some of what you will do :

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

A valid Washington General Journey Level Electrician (EL01) license and / or certificate issued by the Department of Labor and Industries and four years' experience as journey level electrician in the electrical construction trade installing and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment.

AND

Four years (of the last eight years) experience as an EL01 engaged in the electrical construction industry working on new installations installing NEC compliant wiring methods.

OR

A valid Washington General Journey Level Electrician (EL01) license and / or certificate issued by the Department of Labor and Industries and 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.

All applicants must have a passing score on the Electrical Program Pre-Assessment.

As well as :

Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license to travel to inspection sites.

In Addition :

Desired Qualifications :

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 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.

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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 :

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 . 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

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.

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

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

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, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) 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 01-07-2026

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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).

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Please select which best aligns with your current experience :

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Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Describe your experience interacting with the public in difficult situations requiring you to provide information or explain policies and procedures

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This application requires you to add your cover letter, resume. Without these attachments, your application may be considered incomplete. Did you attach these documents?

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What was the last new skill you learned or area of knowledge you developed? What difference did it make?

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Describe a time when you were unable to meet a customer's need. Describe the situation, what you learned, and any actions you took.

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Have you attached a copy of both your electrical license and a proof of passing score on your electrical technical pre-assessment. You won't be referred to a Hiring Manager without these documents.

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