Under general supervision responsible for completing efficient, effective and professional electrical inspections within the City of Olympia.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Willing to be part of a high functioning team that effectively communicates to the public and other team members.

• Experience in commercial electrical plan review for new construction and tenant improvements.

• Experience in on-site electrical inspections of new and existing wiring to ensure installation meets approved plans, codes and standards.

• Able to work independently and with contractors, engineers, homeowners, and other team members.

• Knowledgeable with code interpretation of the National Electrical Code and Washington State Energy Code, Olympia Municipal code and Puget Sound Energy standards and regulations.

• Skilled in explaining the codes to individuals with varying degrees of code knowledge.

• Experience with Electrical Vehicle Charging, Solar and Accessibility requirements.

• Detail-oriented, organized and self-motivated.

 

To Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume by attaching them to your electronic application. The cover letter must be no more than two pages long and must include specific examples of how you meet the Ideal Candidate Profile (listed above) for this position.

Position is open until filled but apply by 11:59 pm on December 2, 2025 to be considered in the first review of applications.

Contact Information
If you have questions about the position and/or requirements, please contact Jeff Finch, Deputy Building Official at (360) 753-8486 or via email at jfinch@ci.olympia.wa.us.

Salary $95,785 - $116,427

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
1. Responsible for completing all activities involved with electrical inspection from plan review to on-site inspections.
2. Review plans for large facilities such as schools, hospitals and commercial construction to ensure compliance with electrical codes as part of the overall permit process.
3. Interpret codes, ordinances, National Electrical Code (NEC) and regulations using sound professional judgment.
4. Calculate inspection fees.
5. Complete on-site inspections of new and existing wiring to ensure installation meets approved plans, all applicable codes and established safety standards.
6. Approve field changes as necessary during inspections.
7. Meet and/or correspond with contractors, engineers, public utilities and architects to ensure code application is clear, all pre-construction problems are corrected and ensure project coordination.
8. Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and case reports.
9. Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the Washington State Electrical Code, National Electrical Code, WAC Rules, OMC Ordinances, Puget Power standards and all other rules, regulations or codes regulating the installation of electricity.

2. Knowledge of code compliance methods and inspection techniques.

3. Knowledge of the methods and practices in constructing and installing a variety of electrical equipment.

4. Knowledge of the development community and contractor practices.

5. Knowledge of the methods and materials in current use by the construction industry.

6. Skill in gaining compliance with applicable codes and/or ordinances.

7. Skill in explaining the application of codes to individuals possessing varying degrees of code knowledge.

8. Skill in preparing and maintaining records of inspections, problems identified and all related compliance issues.

9. Ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear and accurate fashion both verbally and in writing.

10. Ability to apply knowledge to specific projects under inspection jurisdiction.

11. Ability to interpret plans, specifications and engineering drawings and to compare same to construction in progress.

12. Ability to interpret a wide variety of codes, rules, regulations and apply professional expertise to the review of electrical system plans.

13. Ability to enforce codes evenly and fairly without prejudices, preferential treatment, or malice.

14. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and o