ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 1* - 09222026- 81241

State of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Knoxville seeks an entry-level electrical inspection support role. You will assist certified inspectors, learn the CORE licensing system, and help schedule inspections while coordinating with homeowners, contractors, and authorities.

This trainee position offers structured growth toward Electrical Inspector Intermediate. After a mandatory training period and certification attainment, you may advance within the inspector series.

Qualifications

• Education as described: high school diploma or equivalent plus four+ years in electrical work or related increasing responsibility.
• Substitution of education for experience allowed with additional coursework up to two years.
• Must obtain NCPCCI/IAEI/ICC inspector certs within 11 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified electrical inspectors and learn CORE system and inspection processes.
• Schedule inspections in CORE and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Support inspectors during site visits and learning activities.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Coordination

Decision Quality

Communicates Effectively

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical inspection experience

Tools

CORE licensing system

Electrical tester

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/22/26 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/22/26 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/05/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,631.00

Salary (Annually) $43,572.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Knoxville, TN

Department Commerce and Insurance

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & INSURANCE, KNOX COUNTY

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to four or more years of increasing responsibility or skilled full-time electrical work, which includes installation of equipment, infrastructures, and electrical systems.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional qualifying coursework from an accredited college, university, technical institute or vocational school in electrical technology, mechanical technology, engineering or other related acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.

Possession of a certification by the National Certification Program for Construction Codes Inspectors (NCPCCI), the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) or the International Code Council (ICC) as a One and Two Family Electrical Inspector and an Electrical General Inspector must be obtained within 11 months of employment. A valid motor vehicle license must be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

This classification has an average sized workload functioning at the trainee level accompanying certified electrical inspectors in performing electrical inspection work of considerable difficulty. An employee in this class is responsible for assisting certified electrical inspectors, learn to work with CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory and Enforcement System), and request/transfer inspections. This class differs from that of Electrical Inspector Intermediate in that an incumbent of the latter is certified and responsible for conducting electrical inspections.

• An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to Electrical Inspector Intermediate within the series after successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period and obtaining NCPCCI; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination.

Responsibilities

• Responds to entry level electrical inquires, policy, procedure, and TCA (Tennessee Code Annotated) for electrical contractors, issuing agents, power supply companies, homeowners, builders and those in the business community.
• Schedules electrical inspections in the CORE licensing system to ensure that timelines established by law and regulation are met.
• Coaches electrical contractors and homeowners on CORE licensing system and how it operates.
• Consults with state authorities to determine whether or not job falls under the authority of State Fire Marshal's Office.
• Responds to inquiries regarding product approval by contacting a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
• Attends contractors and semiannual meetings of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and/or International Code Council.
• Attends semiannual Deputy Electrical Inspector meeting.
• Assist internal customers in the coordination of regional contractor meetings.
• Moves objects and documents the status of electrical equipment. Installs smoke alarms.
• Accompanies certified Electrical Inspector on inspections and site visits in order to learn how to interpret code and learn processes/procedures for inspections.
• Works within the CORE system to reassign inspections, reassign inspector queues, close out inspections, and customer coordination with results.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Customer Focus
• Communicates Effectively
• Situational Adaptability
• Resourcefulness

Knowledges

• Law & Government
• Customer & Personal Service
• Building and Construction

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Coordination

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Basic Office Equipment
• Hand Tools
• Electrical tester
• Phone