L&I Elevator Inspector 2

Description

Duties

Some of what you will do:

• Perform inspections of all types of conveyances, ensuring conformance with the laws and rules pertaining to WAC 296-96, RCW 70.87, and national codes and standards adopted under state laws, and per the operation manual and guidelines. The types of inspections performed include annual inspections, alterations inspections, new installations, temporary, and technical inspections.
• Perform licensing and permitting compliance checks to ensure work is properly performed by qualified authorized persons and registered contractors/companies.
• Participate in appropriate office standard practices to include keeping office space safe and clean, file reports and inspection documentation per the retention schedule, attend and participate in training relevant to role, and complete online training courses.
• Required to travel and work in environments that have field or hazardous exposure.
• May be required to travel and work in other locations throughout the state
• Research and write reports.
• Interact verbally and in writing to building officials, elevator contractors, business owners and staff regarding elevator inspections and code related issues.
• Writes clear and concise inspection reports for owners and staff. Reads and understands blue prints, writing diagrams and schematics.
• Maintain assigned state vehicle.
• Assist Chief and/or Technical Specialist to write instructions or guidelines for best inspection practices.
• Assist Chief and/or Technical Specialist with providing information and conducting educational presentations for training, or instruction to both internal and external staff and stakeholders.
• Follow all agency internal safety and health policies.
• And much more.

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, climb on and off elevator car tops in high places and be able to perform work on the car top and manipulate car top controls.
• Must be able to inspect in high places.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, reach, clutch and lift when needed.
• Must wear full-face protective equipment and safety harness in areas, where required and/or wear other required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while carrying out inspection duties.

Qualifications

Required:

• 
  Four years of experience as an elevator mechanic assistant or elevator mechanic.

• Four years' experience as an elevator inspector for an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ);

• Two years' experience of the above and successful completion of the two-year Department of Labor and Industries Elevator Inspector training program.

• Equity Minded:

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to schedule work in a logical, timely manner that promotes effective and efficient use of inspection time.
• Knowledge in customer-centered actions and with all types of office equipment including efficiency in keyboarding.
• Knowledge in software programs to include e-mail, Microsoft outlook, word, PDF files and any data entry software.
• An inherent desire to learn, understand and enforce code.
• Being self-motivated and mentally up to the challenge to work with peers which will create an environment to learn and understand the business of inspection and enforcement.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Open to changing and adaptable to an evolving environment.
• Relate to people on a diverse one to one level.

• 
  Certified Qualification of Elevator Inspector (QEI) with an accredited organization.
• Spreadsheet Skills. Skilled in reading spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel. Import data from other sources. The ability to enter data effectively.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations (RCW), WAC's, policies, and procedures that affect the Elevator program.
• Knowledge in software programs to include email, Microsoft Outlook, Word, .pdf files, and any data entry software.

Supplemental Information

• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education. We ask that you not include photographs or external links within your documents.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

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• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Veterans Preference