Position Description

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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The recruitment is for an Elevator Safety Specialist within the Mechanical Compliance Section under the Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Elevator Safety Specialists perform safety inspections of elevator equipment, as well as conduct inspections of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, personnel hoists, and any related equipment. This position may require the use of a personal vehicle to conduct State business and working shifts other than 7:00am to 4:00pm, including weekends. Incumbents must obtain a State of Nevada Elevator Inspector's Certificate of Competency within twelve months of appointment. 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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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or closely related field and two years 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 three years of experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Safety Representative, Elevator – DIR in Nevada State service to include a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

• The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes 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.

Informational Notes

• For the Safety Supervisor, Elevator - DIR and Safety Specialist, 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.

Special Requirements