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BOILER SAFETY SUPERVISOR - Northern Region
Chicago, United States
Job Requisition ID: 50660
Closing Date: 10/23/2025
Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title: BOILER SAFETY SUPERVISOR-04915
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range $8,281 Monthly; Full Range $8,281 - $12,223 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Position Identification Number
50660
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Marketing Statement
Essential Functions
- Serves as staff assistant to the Boiler Safety Chief Inspector in the administration of a statewide program of inspection and investigation for the State of Illinois.
- Travels to administer a high-quality program of boiler and pressure vessel safety throughout the State of Illinois.
- Travels to worksites to supervise inspection procedures of insurance companies.
- Travels to direct and participate in inspections and incident investigations of a more complex or difficult nature which require the involvement of staff with advanced knowledge, training, and experience.
- Serves as a working supervisor.
- Promotes and enhances public relations for the Division.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school.
- Requires four (4) years of experience as a National Board Commissioned Inspector.
- Requires a valid commission with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. The possessor of this Commission may also be identified as a National Board Inservice Commissioned Inspector.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers five (5) or more years of experience in the application of the Illinois Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules.
- Prefers five (5) or more years of experience as an inspector in the application and enforcement of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the National Board Inspection Code.
- Prefers five (5) or more years of experience in the areas of steam engineering, operating engineering, boilermaking, steamfitting, and fluid transmission systems.
- Prefers five (5) years or more of experience utilizing flame safeguard equipment, nondestructive examination methods including liquid penetrant examination, radiography, ultrasonic examination, and magnetic particle examination.
- Prefers five (5) years or more of experience utilizing routine practices of mechanical engineering.
- Prefers ability to create and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the general public.
- Prefers ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
- Prefers six (6) or more years of experience visually inspecting and determining causes of malfunctions in high and low pressure steam systems and pressure vessels.
- Prefers ability to analyze complex facts and draw conclusions for proper recommendations from these facts.
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Prefers prior experience inputting information into the provided computer systems.
Prefers five (5) years of experience in the supervision of subordinate staff i.e. assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training, completing performance evaluations, etc.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid & current driver's license.
- Requires the ability to drive a vehicle and navigate to remote locations.
- Requires the ability to pass a background check with self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to travel statewide with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Requires ability to physically climb ladders and stairs, crawl, walk, egress through manways and small openings, and wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday / 8:30 AM - 5:00PM / Hybrid Work Option Available
Work Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Agency Contact: Kathy Fairfield
Email: sfm.hr@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-6746
Posting Group: Public Safety
About the Agency
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire service in the protection of life, property, and the environment through communication, inspection, investigation, certification, and licensing. The OSFM is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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