Elevator & Vertical Transport Inspector — Safety & Compliance

GSA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave & vacation time

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit and child care subsidies

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term care insurance

Training and development

Job summary

GSA seeks a Vertical Transportation Specialist Elevator Inspector to guide zonal managers in VT program oversight. The role covers inspections, contract management, and technical guidance to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across a broad federal portfolio.

Responsibilities include coordinating acceptance tests, supervising maintenance contracts, and providing expert advice for design, construction, and modernization of VT systems. Strong certification and compliance focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience evaluating elevators, escalators, and vertical transportation equipment for safety, maintenance, and code compliance.
• Experience conveying maintenance, construction, code, and contract deficiencies to managers, mechanics and contractors.
• Providing technical advice and developing specifications and estimates for elevator design, construction, repairs, and modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensures VT inspection program complies with applicable codes and standards; conducts ASME A17.1 QEI-1 certified inspections.
• Oversees acceptance inspections and tests per ANSI/ASME A17.1; witnesses and approves testing for VT equipment.
• Provides oversight for maintenance contracts; analyzes elevator data and call reports to improve service performance.
• Acts as liaison between agency and VT contractors; reviews and approves work and inspection reports.
• Supports tracking VT equipment in electronic asset systems across zones.

Skills

VT inspections

Code compliance

Contract management

Technical advising

Job description

GSA seeks a Vertical Transportation Specialist Elevator Inspector to guide zonal managers in VT program oversight. The role covers inspections, contract management, and technical guidance to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across a broad federal portfolio.

Responsibilities include coordinating acceptance tests, supervising maintenance contracts, and providing expert advice for design, construction, and modernization of VT systems. Strong certification and compliance focus are essential.