Electrical Inspector

Salary: $31.97 - $42.20 Hourly
Location : Justice Building - Roseburg, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00036
Department: Building
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


THE POSITION

Douglas County Building Department

Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package.
PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.
Job Summary:
This position performs regular to complex duties in inspecting all types and stages of commercial and/or residential electrical installations, to include review of electrical plans, to ensure compliance to Oregon State codes and the National Electrical Code, as adopted by Douglas County.


Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Inspects electrical installations and systems during construction to ensure compliance with applicable national and state requirements.
• Reviews electrical plans (blueprints) for completeness and compliance with County codes and policies, as required to assist applicants.
• Assists and advises the general public in matters relating to electrical equipment, products and code requirements.
• Reviews commercial plans for code compliance, as required.
• Prepares written reports, issue notices to correct violations; issues "stop work" notices. Maintains records and compiles reports of inspection activities.
• When warranted, represents County in court to testify regarding electrical installations.
• Investigates complaints and inspects existing electrical systems and appliances to determine if hazardous or illegal conditions are present.
• Provides electrical code training to other department personnel.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS


SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.


Applicants must meet one of the following pathways consistent with OAR View phone number on click.appcast.io:


Direct EI Examination

• Must possess current journeyman status in the applicable electrical license classification.
• Must meet eligibility requirements established under OAR View phone number on click.appcast.io to apply for and take the Electrical Inspector (EI) examination without supervisor endorsement.

OR

Practicum

• Must possess current journeyman status in the applicable electrical license classification.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of documented experience at the journeyman level.
• Must be approved for and successfully pass the Code Administrator Examination (CAE), as required under OAR View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Must successfully complete an approved Electrical Specialty Inspector (SEI) training program and pass the associated examination.
• Must meet all eligibility requirements under OAR View phone number on click.appcast.io to apply for and take the Electrical Inspector (EI) examination.

Required

• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license
• Regular and consistent attendance

Position requires driving. Finalist will be required to provide a driving history that meets the as part of contingent offer of employment.

SCREENING & EVALUATION

Background Investigation: While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.

Physical Examination / Drug Screen: Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.

D RIVING RECORD: Successful candidate will be required to provide a CERTIFIED COURT PRINT driving history obtained from DMV that meets the . Please allow 5-7 days for delivery; out of state allow two weeks.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification here:
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Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity


If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.
Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positions budgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found at . Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).


Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join the (PERS) for retirement benefits.
Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.
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