City of Everett
Electrical Inspector I
City of Everett, Everett, Washington, us, 98213
Salary:
$9,080.00 - $9,823.00 Monthly
Location :
Everett, WA
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
A24079
Department:
Public Works
Opening Date:
11/27/2024
Closing Date:
1/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Nature of Work
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR I .There are two vacancies for this position.
About the Job The electrical inspector position involves performing inspections of a variety of electrical installations to determine whether plans, workmanship, and materials conform with requirements set forth in state, municipal and national codes. In addition, inspection of relevant work pertaining to the Washington State Energy Code and the accessibility requirements of the Washington State Building Code is performed. Employees usually work independently in the field and are responsible for independent decisions requiring technical judgment. The work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Inspector and the Building Official.
For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the
Career growth opportunities may be available upon successfully completing the probationary period as an Electrical Inspector I, meeting the minimum requirements and certifications for the position, and successfully passing all steps of a Civil Service examination process.
About the Division The Permit Services inspection workgroup inspects all facets of construction for private development. This includes building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, utilities, roadways, and sitework for diverse types of projects, including residential, commercial, hospitals, industrial facilities, port facilities, marinas, mid- and high-rise buildings, nuclear research and development, various manufacturing including one of the world's largest manufacturing plants. The inspection workgroup is made up of highly trained tradespersons with numerous years of construction experience. Most of the positions require licensing, training, and certifications. The workgroup is currently staffed by ten inspectors who collectively complete roughly 20,000 inspections each year. The inspectors also perform plan reviews and field a variety of technical inquiries providing exceptional customer service to owners, architects, engineers, and contractors. This group of inspectors keeps construction moving while maintaining minimum standards throughout the City of Everett.
Why Everett? Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.
The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.
The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through , and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires four (4) years journey-level experience as an electrician including experience in various types of construction from residential through commercial and industrial
AND
a General Class Journeyman Electrician License, "ELO1"
AND
experience in various phases of electrical work including new installation, repair, maintenance, remodeling, and design. Inspection experience is highly desirable. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Possession of, a valid, unrestricted (corrective lenses allowed) driver license at the date of hire; and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire. HOW TO APPLY
Application materials may be accessed via All applicants are required to complete and submit the following: The standard City of Everett Application Form. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for
Electrical Inspector . Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m. on January 5, 2025, to be considered. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. EXAMINATION STEPS
There will be a pre-screening of all applications. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated (weighted 30%). Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 70%). All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months. IMPORTANT NOTES
A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register. The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. VPP language change 2024: Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in Extensive background checks will be conducted. New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range. This job classification is represented by the Filing Opens: November 27, 2024 Filing Closes: January 5, 2025 Open/Competitive A24079
The City of Everett provides a consisting of the following: Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA self-insured
Medical Plan Delta
Dental
Service Plan HMA self-insured
Vision
Plan Life Insurance
for the employee in the amount of 1 x annual salary to $150,000 maximum Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Policy
Benefit eligibility for the employee and eligible dependents begins the first day of the month following the employee's hire date. Premiums for Delta Dental and HMA Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee and eligible dependents. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.
An additional benefit is available through a
Voluntary Life
Insurance program for the employee, spouse, and children. The employee pays the premium for this benefit.
It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the
Department of Retirement
Systems for Washington State .
Three voluntary
Deferred Compensation
programs are available for employee participation.
A
Flexible Spending
Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for those expenses not covered by medical insurance.
The
Employee Assistance Program EAP
is provided free of charge to employees and family members.
Benefits for vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays are paid in accordance with the labor agreement.
01
Important! Please read ALL of the instructions below: Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a
TEST.
Your supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated. The supplemental questionnaire will be "blind rated," and raters will only have the information you have provided on this questionnaire. Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the City.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
Yes No
02
An important qualification of this position is a valid ELO1 license.
a. Is your ELO1 license currently active?
b. Please provide your Washington State ELO1 license number, date of acquisition, and date of expiration.
03
Please describe
IN DETAIL
how you meet the minimum requirements of:•Four (4) years general journey-level experience as an electrician (ELO1) including experience in various types of construction from residential through commercial and industrial
AND •Experience in various phases of electrical work including new installation, repair, maintenance, remodeling and design.
04
One of the important aspects of the Electrical Inspector's job is record keeping.
IN DETAIL,
describe what experience you have in documentation, including organizing and maintaining detailed reports.
05
IN DETAIL,
describe your experience in working with the public, and handling uniformed, dissatisfied, and/or angry customers.
06
IN DETAIL,
describe your views or opinions about governmental permitting of private development.
07
IN DETAIL,
describe your past experience in working under pressure to meet deadlines, working with minimal supervision, and creating and maintaining your work schedule.
08
IN DETAIL,
describe the unique contribution(s) you will bring to the inspection team at the City of Everett.
09
IN DETAIL, describe your knowledge, understanding, education, and experience with: a. The National Electrical Code
b. The WAC provisions pertaining to the Washington State Electrical Code
c. The Washington State Energy Code
10
IN DETAIL,
Please describe your ability to read and understand complex plans and diagrams.
11
IN DETAIL,
describe your work habits and how you ensure timeliness, accuracy, and productivity.
Required Question
$9,080.00 - $9,823.00 Monthly
Location :
Everett, WA
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
A24079
Department:
Public Works
Opening Date:
11/27/2024
Closing Date:
1/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Nature of Work
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR I .There are two vacancies for this position.
About the Job The electrical inspector position involves performing inspections of a variety of electrical installations to determine whether plans, workmanship, and materials conform with requirements set forth in state, municipal and national codes. In addition, inspection of relevant work pertaining to the Washington State Energy Code and the accessibility requirements of the Washington State Building Code is performed. Employees usually work independently in the field and are responsible for independent decisions requiring technical judgment. The work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Inspector and the Building Official.
For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the
Career growth opportunities may be available upon successfully completing the probationary period as an Electrical Inspector I, meeting the minimum requirements and certifications for the position, and successfully passing all steps of a Civil Service examination process.
About the Division The Permit Services inspection workgroup inspects all facets of construction for private development. This includes building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, utilities, roadways, and sitework for diverse types of projects, including residential, commercial, hospitals, industrial facilities, port facilities, marinas, mid- and high-rise buildings, nuclear research and development, various manufacturing including one of the world's largest manufacturing plants. The inspection workgroup is made up of highly trained tradespersons with numerous years of construction experience. Most of the positions require licensing, training, and certifications. The workgroup is currently staffed by ten inspectors who collectively complete roughly 20,000 inspections each year. The inspectors also perform plan reviews and field a variety of technical inquiries providing exceptional customer service to owners, architects, engineers, and contractors. This group of inspectors keeps construction moving while maintaining minimum standards throughout the City of Everett.
Why Everett? Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.
The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.
The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through , and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires four (4) years journey-level experience as an electrician including experience in various types of construction from residential through commercial and industrial
AND
a General Class Journeyman Electrician License, "ELO1"
AND
experience in various phases of electrical work including new installation, repair, maintenance, remodeling, and design. Inspection experience is highly desirable. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Possession of, a valid, unrestricted (corrective lenses allowed) driver license at the date of hire; and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire. HOW TO APPLY
Application materials may be accessed via All applicants are required to complete and submit the following: The standard City of Everett Application Form. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for
Electrical Inspector . Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m. on January 5, 2025, to be considered. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. EXAMINATION STEPS
There will be a pre-screening of all applications. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated (weighted 30%). Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 70%). All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months. IMPORTANT NOTES
A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register. The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. VPP language change 2024: Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in Extensive background checks will be conducted. New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range. This job classification is represented by the Filing Opens: November 27, 2024 Filing Closes: January 5, 2025 Open/Competitive A24079
The City of Everett provides a consisting of the following: Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA self-insured
Medical Plan Delta
Dental
Service Plan HMA self-insured
Vision
Plan Life Insurance
for the employee in the amount of 1 x annual salary to $150,000 maximum Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Policy
Benefit eligibility for the employee and eligible dependents begins the first day of the month following the employee's hire date. Premiums for Delta Dental and HMA Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee and eligible dependents. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.
An additional benefit is available through a
Voluntary Life
Insurance program for the employee, spouse, and children. The employee pays the premium for this benefit.
It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the
Department of Retirement
Systems for Washington State .
Three voluntary
Deferred Compensation
programs are available for employee participation.
A
Flexible Spending
Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for those expenses not covered by medical insurance.
The
Employee Assistance Program EAP
is provided free of charge to employees and family members.
Benefits for vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays are paid in accordance with the labor agreement.
01
Important! Please read ALL of the instructions below: Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a
TEST.
Your supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated. The supplemental questionnaire will be "blind rated," and raters will only have the information you have provided on this questionnaire. Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the City.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
Yes No
02
An important qualification of this position is a valid ELO1 license.
a. Is your ELO1 license currently active?
b. Please provide your Washington State ELO1 license number, date of acquisition, and date of expiration.
03
Please describe
IN DETAIL
how you meet the minimum requirements of:•Four (4) years general journey-level experience as an electrician (ELO1) including experience in various types of construction from residential through commercial and industrial
AND •Experience in various phases of electrical work including new installation, repair, maintenance, remodeling and design.
04
One of the important aspects of the Electrical Inspector's job is record keeping.
IN DETAIL,
describe what experience you have in documentation, including organizing and maintaining detailed reports.
05
IN DETAIL,
describe your experience in working with the public, and handling uniformed, dissatisfied, and/or angry customers.
06
IN DETAIL,
describe your views or opinions about governmental permitting of private development.
07
IN DETAIL,
describe your past experience in working under pressure to meet deadlines, working with minimal supervision, and creating and maintaining your work schedule.
08
IN DETAIL,
describe the unique contribution(s) you will bring to the inspection team at the City of Everett.
09
IN DETAIL, describe your knowledge, understanding, education, and experience with: a. The National Electrical Code
b. The WAC provisions pertaining to the Washington State Electrical Code
c. The Washington State Energy Code
10
IN DETAIL,
Please describe your ability to read and understand complex plans and diagrams.
11
IN DETAIL,
describe your work habits and how you ensure timeliness, accuracy, and productivity.
Required Question