What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE, BOILER-DIR position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE, BOILER-DIR - UNDERFILL
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $61,721.28 to $91,496.16 PAY GRADE: 34
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Business and Industry
Division: Industrial Relations
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 11.549
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 53222
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 12/10/2025
Recruiter:
KARA CARMONNE
Phone: (775)684-0107
Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov
KARA CARMONNE
Phone: (775)684-0107
Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
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; maintain current knowledge of new technologies, standards, codes, rules and regulations.
The Department of Business & Industry is recruiting to underfill a Safety Specialist, Boiler position within the Division of Industrial Relations' Mechanical Compliance Section (MCS) in Reno. This position will report to the Boiler Safety Supervisor and will perform the following duties: promote recognized safety practices among businesses throughout Nevada covered by State and Federal safety and health laws and regulations; trained to perform safety inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment and prepare written reports using technical references and applicable codes and standards; trained to investigate all accidents and complaints concerning boilers and related equipment which include interviewing complainants/witnesses, inspecting equipment, determining cause, and appropriate method of correction; and provide technical assistance in response to inquiries from designers, constructors, architects, owners, users, and service and repair organizations. Incumbents may be required to work shifts other than 7:00am to 4:00pm, to include nights/weekends and holidays. The chosen candidate will be required to use a state vehicle to conduct state business, so maintenance of a valid driver's license is required. 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.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or a closely related field and one year of experience in the design, construction, repair or operation of high-pressure boilers and pressure vessels and/or heating/ventilation/air conditioning/ refrigeration (HVAC) 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, Boiler - DIR in Nevada State service; OR one year of experience as a Heat Plant Specialist II or HVACR Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education or experience as described above.
Special Notes
For the Safety Representative, incumbents must obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Boiler Inspector's Certificate of Competency within twelve months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
For the Safety Representative, incumbents must obtain and maintain a Commission as a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector within thirty-six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Positions may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Positions may require statewide travel.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications 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 LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $61,721 - $91,496