Electrical Inspector

Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 5 p.m. PT

Accepting Online Applications only through the City of Eugene Website

Come join the City of Eugene as an Oregon-certified Electrical Inspector! As an Electrical Inspector (EI), you represent the Building Official in the field, performing inspections and plan reviews, including writing field correction memos and/or letters to customers. The EI inspects, evaluates, and approves electrical installations in commercial, industrial, and residential structures and premises, including multi‑family dwellings, ensuring compliance with the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code.

EIs independently interpret code and prepare reports and recommendations while working under the supervision of the field inspection supervisor.

Classification:
Electrical Inspector

Salary: $40.78- $50.81 hourly / $84,822.40 - $ annually

The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA).

Department, Division:
Planning and Development/Building Permit Services

Work Location:

99 W 10th Avenue;
Eugene, Oregon. Must reside in the state of Oregon and be able to report onsite for work as needed.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

Benefits:
The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries as well as see information about all employee benefits.

Bilingual Pay Benefit:
This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see “Supplemental Information” at the end of the posting for more information.

Living & Working in Eugene:
Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our website.

• Conducts field inspections and plans review in one code specialty, including writing field correction memos and/or letters to customers.
• Handles code conflict resolution in the field. Works to resolve conflicts, thinking through results of action selected.
• Assists in coordination of inspections with other employees.
• Assists customers, contractors, homeowners, architects, engineers, and designers in the field, on the telephone, or at the counter interpreting construction codes.
• Assists with initial enforcement of State and local regulations by documenting violations in the field and following up to verify corrections for cases in the inspector's assigned area.
• May assist Building & Permit Services Division management in enforcement cases. May appear in court as a witness.
• Supports and respects diversity in the workplace.
• Uses a City-owned vehicle to travel to various City owned and non-City owned locations.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Experience/

Education:

Continuing education as required for all applicable certifications must be current.

Certifications:

• Current Oregon inspector Certification (OIC) or ability to obtain within 1 year of the date hired is required
• Current Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Inspector (EI) or ability to obtain within 1 year of the date hired is required

Licenses:

• General Journeyman Electrician
• Electrical Supervisor License is preferred but not required

Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

• Regular and sustained performance of moderate physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and or lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to Lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally exert a force up to 60 pounds. Requires visual acuity in near/mid/far ranges and color vision.
• May risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery vibrations, construction hazards and potentially hazardous chemicals.

Knowledge of:

• Construction practices, materials and standards.
• State and local building and land use codes and regulations.

Abili ty to:

• Interpret building electrical plans and specifications.
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