Position Number: 22134000
County: Independence; Craighead; Greene; Jackson; Lawrence; Poinsett; Sharp
Posting End Date: July 26, 2026
Anticipated Starting Salary: $52,137
The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing (ADLL) is dedicated to ensuring fair and safe labor practices, fostering economic growth, and protecting the welfare of workers and businesses across the state. ADLL is committed to supporting those affected by job displacement by connecting them with resources, training programs, and initiatives that empower them to thrive in evolving industries and contribute meaningfully to Arkansas’s workforce. ADLL will uphold rigorous standards, promote education and compliance, and strive for continuous improvement in all areas of labor and licensing regulation to enhance the well-being of Arkansas’s workforce and economy.
***This position will be based in Northeast Arkansas but will provide inspection coverage statewide.
***Qualified applicants must be a master electrician or a journeyman eligible to take the Master's exam
Job Series: Inspectors and Investigators – Inspectors
Classification: Inspector III
Class Code: IIN03P
Pay Grade: SGS06
Salary Range: $52,137 – $77,163
High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in inspections, quality control, internal auditing, or compliance roles.
Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

When you work for the State of Arkansas, you have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others through the delivery of critical services. Whether improving the lives of others through workforce development, critical infrastructure repair, foster care placement, emergency response, blockchain technology, or forestry preservation, state employees add significant value to the lives of all Arkansans.