APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$44,411.76 to
$66,001.68
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Safety Specialist, Boiler & Elevator Inspectors perform safety inspections on boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, escalators, etc. to ensure businesses are in compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by OSHA.
Incumbent may be required to use personal vehicle to conduct State business. Working shifts other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. may be required, including weekends.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or closely related curriculum and two years of experience in the design, construction, repair, or operation of high-pressure boilers and pressure vessels and the construction, installation, repair, adjustment of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, hoists, amusement rides or similar equipment; OR Associate's degree in one of the mechanical technologies from an accredited college and three years of experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of experience as
a Safety Representative, Boiler & Elevator in Nevada State service.
Special Notes
Incumbents must obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Boiler Inspector's Certificate of Competency within six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Incumbents must obtain a State of Nevada Elevator Inspector's Certificate of Competency within six months of appointment and a Qualified Elevator Inspector's (QEI) Certificate within twelve months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
For the Safety Specialist and Safety Supervisor, Commission as a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
SAFETY SPECIALIST, BOILER & ELEVATOR (11.535) Training and Experience Exam
The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
1) Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in safety, engineering or related field; or a professional registration as a mechanical engineer?
2) Do you have an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Technology or safety related field?
3) Describe your experience, incilding number of years, in ship boilers.
4) Describe your experience, including number of years, in plants and building boilers.
5) Describe your experience, including number of years, in safety management, conducting investigations and issuing permits and/or citations.
