SAFETY ASSOCIATE, ELEVATOR - UNDERFILL
State of Nevada
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Job summary
The Department of Business & Industry is recruiting for Safety Specialist, Elevator positions within the Mechanical Compliance Section of the Division of Industrial Relations. Roles may be filled in Reno or Las Vegas, reporting to the Elevator Safety Supervisor, performing inspections and investigations under safety and health laws and codes.
Incumbents promote safety practices among Nevada businesses and provide technical assistance to designers, constructors, owners, and service organizations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational safety and health, law enforcement, fire science, construction management, or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Associate's degree with one year of related experience as described.
- High school diploma with two years of related experience.
- Experience in specific Nevada State roles or equivalent.
- Two years in Maintenance Repair Worker III or equivalent.
- All combinations indicating qualified education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled work in the inspection of elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, personnel hoists, and related equipment; provide technical assistance to a variety of professionals.
- Conduct shutdown and operating inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards; open/close conferences with management; inspect and report on equipment areas; issue notices of violations and recommended fines; prepare inspection reports on permits issued, withheld, or revoked.
- Investigate accidents and complaints; interview witnesses, inspect equipment, determine cause and correction; issue fines or suspensions as appropriate; prepare reports.
- Provide technical assistance in response to inquiries about code requirements, maintenance, or operational problems with equipment.
- Perform related duties; under supervision, trainees may progress to higher levels after training and performance.
- Under supervision, receive training and progression is possible after meeting minimum qualifications and with recommendation.
Education
Job description
- No Nevada state income tax.
The Department of Business & Industry is recruiting to underfill Safety Specialist, Elevator positions within the Mechanical Compliance Section (MCS) of the Division of Industrial Relations. The positions can be filled in either Reno or Las Vegas depending on the chosen candidates and the needs of the agency. Incumbents report to the Elevator Safety Supervisor and will be responsible for promoting recognized safety practices among businesses throughout Nevada covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations; performing safety inspections of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, personnel hoists, and related equipment in order to prepare written reports using technical references and applicable codes and standards; investigating accidents and complaints concerning elevators and related equipment which include interviewing complainants and witnesses, inspecting equipment, determining cause, and appropriate method of correction; and providing technical assistance in response to inquiries from designers, constructors, architects, owners, users, and service and repair organizations. Incumbents may be required to work shifts other than 7:00am to 4:00pm to include nights, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent will be required to use a state vehicle to conduct state business. Persons interested in this position should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and possess the ability to provide quality and professional customer service.
Progression in this series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and receiving the recommendation of the appointing authority.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, law enforcement, fire science, construction management, or closely related field; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or trade school in engineering, occupational safety and health, law enforcement, fire science, construction management, or closely related field and one year of experience in the building trades, industrial operations and/or mechanical trades; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Architectural/Engineering Drafter II, Compliance Investigator I, Electrician I, Engineering Drafter III, Engineering Technician III or Maintenance Repair Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Perform skilled work in the inspection of elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, personnel hoists, and related equipment; provide technical assistance to a variety of professionals.
Conduct shutdown and operating inspections of assigned equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards of the Division of Industrial Relations, Mechanical Compliance Section and its regulations and adopted industry codes related to the equipment’s installation; conduct opening and closing conferences with company management as needed; exercise appropriate safety precautions when inspecting elevator car tops, machine rooms, and pits; evaluate whether appropriate preventive maintenance is being performed by company personnel; issue notices of violations with time period for abatement; recommend citations and fines when violations are not corrected in specified time period; submit inspection reports which determine whether operating permits are issued, withheld, or revoked.
Investigate all accidents and complaints concerning elevators and related equipment which include interviewing complainants/witnesses, inspecting equipment, determining cause and appropriate method of correction; issue administrative fines or permit suspensions as appropriate; prepare investigation reports.
Provide technical assistance in response to inquiries from designers, constructors, architects, owners, users, service, and repair organizations regarding the interpretation of code requirements, maintenance, or operational problems with equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and progression to the next level in the series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.
General knowledge of: standard interviewing and investigative techniques used to identify violations of federal and State rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; current workplace safety issues; standard mechanical and scientific terminology, measures, and concepts relevant to mechanical equipment; the practical application of statistical data and mathematics including algebra and geometry.
Ability to: research and understand applied technical information from a variety of scientific and mechanical disciplines; research, interpret, and implement applicable laws, rules, and regulations; write organized and grammatically correct reports and correspondence; communicate effectively in interviews, meetings and when providing testimony in court; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility; analyze operations problems and business practices, identify relevant factors and relationships, recognize alternatives and their implications, and formulate logical, objective conclusions; physically conduct inspections requiring prolonged standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending and twisting, stooping, and/or reaching.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
- State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Do you have any of the following?
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, law enforcement, fire science, construction management, or closely related field.
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college, university, or trade school in engineering, occupational safety and health, law enforcement, fire science, construction management, or closely related field and one year of experience in the building trades, industrial operations and/or mechanical trades.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above.
- One year of experience as an Architectural/Engineering Drafter II, Compliance Investigator I, Electrician I, Engineering Drafter III, Engineering Technician III or Maintenance Repair Specialist I in Nevada State service.
- Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker III in Nevada State service.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
- None of the above.
This is an underfill for a Safety Specialist, Elevator. The first progression in the training period is a Safety Representative, Elevator. Incumbents at this level in the series must obtain and maintain a Qualified Elevator Inspector’s (QEI) Certificate within thirty-six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
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