Elevator Inspector- Western Oklahoma

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Agency

Supervisory Organization

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for the inspection and investigation of hot water heaters, amusement rides and elevators to determine compliance with applicable national, state and local regulations, codes and/or manufacturer’s specifications. This includes the investigation of complaints, accidents or reported incidents for cause and determination of safe operating practices, equipment failures or violations.

Typical Functions

Level Descriptor

This is the leadership level of the job family where employees are assigned responsibility for planning, directing and supervising work activities of inspectors who are conducting hot water heater, amusement ride and elevator inspections and investigations. Positions are assigned responsibility for reviewing and assigning work, providing training, evaluating performance, employee development, approving leave and initiating disciplinary actions, as well as performing other administrative functions.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of five years of experience in one or more of the following trades: machine or electrical maintenance or monitoring, hydraulics, pneumatics, heat and air, machinist, steel fabrication, or small engine or large engine repair, plus a current Level I Certification from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials, and/or QEI-1 (Qualified Elevator Inspector) Certification from a notable organization or equivalent standard as determined by the Commissioner [Elevator Act 380:70-5-3] and a current Level II Certification from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials and QEI-1 (Qualified Elevator Inspector) Certification from a notable organization or equivalent standard as determined by the Commissioner [Elevator Act 380:70-5-3], or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one completed vocational-technical course or nationally recognized elevator inspector training program in any of the experience areas, structural welding or mechanical trades for one year of the required experience. A current Level 3 certification from the National Association of Amusement Ride Operators may be substituted for one year of qualifying experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of laws, codes, rules and regulations for the inspection of hot water heaters, amusement rides and elevators; of inspection and investigative methods and procedures; of safety concepts, rules and codes; of computer usage and office automation software; of recordkeeping and report writing methods and procedures; of mechanical apparatus design and operation; of the principles of mechanical apparatus; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to conduct inspections and investigations; to apply safety codes and standards; to provide consultation and advisory service; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to apply laws, codes, rules and regulations to inspection duties and determine compliance or noncompliance; to train others; to direct the work of others; and to direct multiple projects simultaneously.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency or high volume situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employees are frequently required to stand, walk and reach; and talk and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit; to manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls; climb (for extended distances) and/or balance; ascend/descend ladders and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Job performance may result in minimal noise exposure, the minimal possibility of chemical exposure and exposure to work environments where chemicals are present. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision with the ability to see defects during an inspection, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to differentiate between colors. Position requires the employee to be able to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment related to inspection type, work outdoors, to deal with all weather extremes, carry tool bags containing tools, handle all tools required to facilitate inspection and, for some specific jobs, be able to carry 25 pounds up to 400 feet and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Some positions with the Department of Labor may require applicants to have information technology experience.The Oklahoma Department of Labor has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday .