APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$61,011.36 to
$91,350.00
PAY GRADE: 39
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.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.
This is an Elevator Safety Supervisor position in Reno. Under general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the incumbent will function as first line supervisor developing inspection schedules and assigning work to subordinate staff; meet with contractors to ensure applications to install or alter elevator and related equipment meet code requirements; review and approve submitted construction plans and permits on proposed or existing installations of elevators and related equipment; review and approve inspections and data entry in The Compliance Engine (TCE), a computer based inspection data entry program; use system to track overdue permits and inspections; and develop procedures and programs to reduce backlogged objects. The incumbent will work with CAO to keep inspection program on track; suggest methods to improve department's productivity and efficiency; attend elevator operations and supervisor meetings as representative for inspectors under incumbent's supervision; and in the absence of the CAO, conducts the meeting. The incumbent will recommend to the CAO administrative fines and revocation of operating permits. Incumbent may be required to use their personal vehicle to conduct state business. Working standby duty for hours other than 7:00 am to 4:00 pm may be required including weekends. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.
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 three years of experience in the construction, installation, repair and adjustment of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, hoists, amusement rides or similar equipment; OR Associate's degree in one of the mechanical technologies and four years of experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Safety Specialist, Elevator - DIR in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Two years of this experience must have involved the inspection of a variety of elevators.
Special Notes
Stand by or call back may be required.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
For the Safety Supervisor and Safety Specialist, a Qualified Elevator Inspector's (QEI) Certificate is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
A Qualified Elevator Inspector's (QEI) Certificate is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your experience in the construction, installation, repair, and adjustment of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, hoists, amusement rides or similar equipment including where the experience was gained.
