Elevator Inspector

Introduction

Do you hold an active Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license?

Does a career in public service excite you? If so, read below & apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is accepting applications for multiple Elevator Inspector opportunities within the Office of the State Building Inspector. We are responsible for the State Building Code, the State Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and the State Safety Code for Boilers and Hot Water Heaters. Elevator Inspectors are part of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators team.


WHAT WE OFFER

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Primarily work from home, with varying daily field assignments, and anticipated statewide travel
• In office reporting will be to the Central Office, located at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First Shift

THE ROLE


These opportunities make a positive difference and provide safety for the people who live, work, and play in the State of Connecticut. Through the inspection of elevators, escalators, ski-lifts and other lifting devices you will be making a difference every day. There are approximately 16,000 existing devices and 400 new devices each year that our team is responsible for inspecting and issuing citations where the device is out of compliance.

Duties Include:

• Inspecting construction, installation, alteration and operation of existing elevators, escalators, and ski lifts.
• Witnessing full load safety and hydraulic pressure tests on elevators.
• Investigating accidents and complaints involving lifting devices.
• Inspecting and recommending shutdown of lifting devices due to code safety violations and unsafe conditions.
• Reviewing new construction scope of work plans.
• Conducting new acceptance inspections on newly installed elevators.
• Testifying at hearings and in court.
• Gathering information and writing reports.
• Reviewing blueprints.
• Responding to questions from architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, managers, elevator contractors and the public regarding various building and engineering codes.
• Participating in building job code meetings with contractors.
• Collecting overdue fees for elevator operating certificates.
• Assisting in training of new Elevator Inspectors.
• Inspecting amusement parks and carnival rides.
• Assisting in the development of seminars on code standards.
• Performing related duties as required.

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Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY :

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.
• Salary Calculations : For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."
• Referral Questions : This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note : This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at
• This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:


Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at View email address on click.appcast.io.


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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)


In the Office of the State Building Inspector this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the inspection of lifting devices for compliance with state laws, codes and regulations.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Inspects construction, installation, alteration and operation of existing elevators, escalators and ski lifts;
• Witnesses full load safety and hydraulic pressure tests on elevators;
• Investigates accidents and complaints involving lifting devices;
• Investigates complaints;
• Inspects and recommends shutdown of lifting devices due to code safety violations and/or unsafe conditions;
• Reviews new construction scope of work plans;
• Conducts new acceptance inspections on newly installed elevators;
• Testifies at hearings and in court;
• Gathers information and writes reports;
• Reviews blueprints;
• Responds to questions from architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, managers, elevator contractors and the general public regarding various building and engineering codes;
• Participates in building job code meetings with contractors;
• Collects overdue fees for elevator operating certificates;
• May assist in training of new Elevator Inspectors;
• May inspect amusement parks and carnival rides;
• May develop or assist in development and conduct of seminars on code standards;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of
  • standard methods and materials used in construction and operation of lifting devices;
  • signal systems, installation drawings and wiring diagrams;
  • relevant state laws, regulations and various engineering and building codes;
  • inspection and investigation methods and techniques;
  • electrical welding and building disciplines;
  • and ability to operate microprocessor control equipment and all other relevant technical devices affecting and controlling operation of lifting devices;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • read technical drawings, designs and specifications;
  • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE


Incumbents in this class must possess at the time of employment and maintain during employment a license as an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with electrical, fire alarm and building codes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook.
• Experience inspecting, adjusting and maintaining installed freight and passenger elevators and escalators.
• Experience using smart phone and other mobile devices for reporting.
• Experience providing oral and written instructions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS


Incumbents in this class will be required to climb in and onto elevator cars and may risk danger of injury from working with electrical wiring and may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions.


Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.