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Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by federal and State safety and health laws and regulations. Incumbents identify or train others to identify safety and health hazards and violations, and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and applicable codes and standards; prepare written reports and/or training materials; make public presentations to promote knowledge of safety issues among the public and industry groups; and maintain current knowledge of new technologies, standards, codes, rules and regulations.
Incumbents continue to receive training in performing the inspection duties described in the series concept. This is the continuing 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. This is a Safety Representative position underfilling for the Safety Specialist, Elevator with the Department of Business & Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Mechanical Compliance Section (MCS) in Las Vegas.
This position will report to the Elevator Safety Supervisor: Elevator Safety Representatives will, under close supervision, receive training in, and perform the following:
promote recognized safety practices among businesses throughout Nevada covered by State and federal safety and health laws, and regulations. Incumbents will train to perform safety inspections of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, personnel hoists, and related equipment to prepare written reports using technical references and applicable codes and standards; Position will train to Investigate accidents and complaints concerning elevators and related equipment which include interviewing complainants/witnesses, inspecting equipment, determining cause and appropriate method of correction; Incumbent will train to provide technical assistance in response to inquiries from designers, constructors, architects, owners, users, service and repair organizations. Incumbents may be required to work shifts other than 7:00am to 4:00pm, to include nights/weekends and Holidays. Incumbent will be required to use 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.
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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or closely related field and one year of experience in the construction, installation, repair, and adjustment of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, hoists, amusement rides, cranes/lifting equipment, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, or similar equipment; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or trade school in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or closely related field and two years of experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Safety Associate, Elevator - DIR in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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For the Safety Representative, Elevator - DIR, incumbents must obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Elevator Inspector's Certificate of Competency within twelve months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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For the Safety Representative, Elevator - DIR, incumbents must obtain and maintain a Qualified Elevator Inspector's (QEI) Certificate within thirty-six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Positions may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
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Positions may require statewide travel. |
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For the Safety Supervisor, Elevator - DIR and Safety Specialist, Elevator - DIR, a Qualified Elevator Inspector's (QEI) Certificate is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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This position is subject to Standby/Call back. |
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1) Please describe in detail where you gained your experience in the building trades, industrial operations, and/or mechanical trades.
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