Electrical Inspector

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Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (and Boards)

Job Class Code: 8213

Grade: 21/Professional & Technical

Salary: $24.13-$33.76/Hour (Salary includes 12% Stipend)

Location:
Statewide

Opening Date:
January 22, 2026

Closing Date:
February 5, 2026

Are you a Maine Master Electrician interested in:

• Setting your own schedule, while splitting your time between working from home and in the field;
• Inspecting the work of other electricians to ensure it complies with laws, standards, and the National Electrical Code;
• car (for work-use only), with no need to pay for gas or wear and tear on your personal vehicle?

If so, then consider taking your career to the next level by becoming a state Electrical Inspector with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.

While you’re working, you can rest easy knowing that you have access to the State of Maine’s benefits package, which includes:

• 8+ weeks of paid time off annually (including sick, vacation, and holidays),
• Robust health care coverage for you and your family (that includes wellness programs like no-cost knee/hip surgery as well as unlimited no-cost consultations with nutritional counselors), and
• An additional 13.29% of your salary contributed to your retirement account by the State of Maine,
• The Department will also pay for approved 15 hour current National Electrical Code update courses and certification renewal.

During a typical day, you can expect to:

• Inspect electrical installations for compliance with laws, rules, standards, and the National Electrical Code,
• Conduct investigations of complaints filed with the Electricians’ Examining Board,
• Advise and instruct electricians licensed in Maine as to the correct use and implementation of state laws and national codes.
• Coordinating travel arrangements to inspection sites, which may involve reimbursable overnight stays.

Because this work involves enforcing electrical codes for other electricians, private electrical work on the side is not permitted.

Minimum qualifications:

Possession of a Maine Master Electrician’s License.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Licensed as a Master Electrician in Maine.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

• Very familiar with state laws and national standards pertaining to the regulation of electrical installations in Maine.
• Understand the National Electrical Code.
• Experience using computer-based word processor and spreadsheet programs.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Brian Laflamme at  or Brian.

K.Laflamme.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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