ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 1*- 10272026-82154

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee is seeking an entry-level Electrical Inspector trainee in Nashville. This role assists certified inspectors, learns CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory and Enforcement System), and supports scheduling inspections in accordance with Tennessee code.

Expect to work toward certification (NCPCCI/IAEI/ICC) within 11 months and may require a valid driver’s license. Training period includes learning procedures and code interpretation within a state department of Commerce and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Additional qualifying coursework may substitute for the required experience, up to two years.
• Certification by NCPCCI, IAEI or ICC as Electrical Inspector must be obtained within 11 months; valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to entry level electrical inquiries, policy, procedure, and TCA for electrical contractors, issuing agents, power companies, homeowners, builders and business community. Schedules inspections in CORE to meet timelines.
• Coaches contractors and homeowners on CORE licensing system and its operation.
• Consults with state authorities to determine if job falls under State Fire Marshal's scope.
• Responds to inquiries regarding product approval by contacting a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
• Attends meetings of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and/or International Code Council; supports coordination of regional contractor meetings.
• Moves objects and documents the status of electrical equipment; assists with installing smoke alarms.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Customer service

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma + 4+ years experience

NCPCCI/IAEI/ICC certification within 11 months

Tools

CORE licensing system

Electrical tester

Motor vehicle license

Job description

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/27/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/02/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,667.00

Salary (Annually) $44,004.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville

Department Commerce and Insurance

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE, DAVIDSON 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)

• 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