Elevator, Amusement Safety Inspector (Evergreen)

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The North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the health, safety and general well-being of the workers in the state. The laws and programs the Department administers affect every worker in the state. The Department is organized into three primary divisions which carry out the Department's principle regulatory, enforcement and promotional programs, and the administrative operations. The three primary divisions have divisions, bureaus and offices under each, which carry out the specific and specialized portions of the NCDOL mission. The Department employs approximately 385 employees. To learn more about the NC Department of Labor, please visit our website at .

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

****This posting is being used to establish an ongoing pool of qualified candidates for current and future Elevator Inspector vacancies throughout North Carolina.****

NC 15 Salary Range $55,221 - $96,639

Recruitment Range: $55,221.00 - $72,100.00 (Not QEI Certified)

Recruitment Range: $55,221.00 - $79,310.00 (QEI Certified)

***** This is a statewide continuous recruitment for Elevator Inspector vacancies. Positions may become available in various counties throughout North Carolina. Specific work territories and residency requirements will be discussed with candidates as vacancies become available. This position is field-based and requires travel throughout an assigned geographic territory. Specific territory and residency requirements will be communicated based on the vacancy being filled.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately and precisely inspect equipment with intricate and complex systems.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the construction and operation of elevators, escalators and related equipment.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of all applicable state and national safety codes for elevators, escalators and related equipment as well as amusement devices.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.

• The inspector must have the ability to be trained in using basic computer programs and simple word processing skills

• Main Physical Requirements of Position:

• The job description contains an ADA checklist of physical requirements. This is not a comprehensive list. Successful candidate must be able to fulfil all physical requirements of this position as listed on the ADA checklist with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to maintain an extremely high level of visual attention and mental concentration while conducting an inspection.

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions outdoors such as high heat and humidity, cold and rainy weather, as well as high indoor temperatures in enclosed spaces.

• Ability to move objects weighing 50 lbs.

• Ability to walk long distances on uneven surfaces indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

• Ability to work in restricted spaces with limited capacity that are not designed for continuous occupancy, e.g. an elevator pit.

• Ability to ascend/descend a ladder or steps on a device.

• Ability to work in an environment that may require 50-100% daily activity levels (non-stationary positions).

• Ability to position self to inspect equipment to include bending, crawling, stooping, standing, lifting, and walking.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a potentially noisy environment.

All NC Department of Labor Elevator Inspectors are required to be certified
as a Qualified or Certified Elevator Inspector (in accordance with ASME QEl-1) from an organization granted accreditation under ISO/IEC 17024 by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) prior to conducting independent elevator inspections. The QEI certification requires a rigorous background check and examination process, and the inspector must continue to maintain these qualifications based on the ASME QEI-1 Standard for Qualified Elevator Inspectors. If a candidate does not already have this certification when applying for a position with NCDOL, once hired, they will be given study time and two opportunities to take the QEI examination. NCDOL will pay for two examination fees. If an employee does not pass the QEI exam after two attempts, the employee will be separated from the agency. A candidate must read and sign an acknowledgement of this requirement during the interview process. Valid driver's license is required.

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SEE ATTACHED RESUME WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. To receive credit, all experience must be included in the work history sections. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
If you are the selected candidate, you will be required to submit a certified 10-year driving record as a condition of employment.

Prior to being hired, all candidates are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

NCDOL uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in the construction, inspection, erection, or servicing of elevators and related equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Requirement Must obtain QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification within one year of employment.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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