L&I Chief Elevator Inspector

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Elevator Inspector for the Department of Labor & Industries is responsible and maintains the authority for making decisions, and judgments, and is accountable for public safety on all elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, belt manlifts, automobile parking elevators, moving walks, and other elevating devices moving people and materials in Washington State as identified in chapter 70.87 RCW and chapter 296-96 WAC. The position manages the program to ensure uniform enforcement of agency elevator statutes, rules, policies, and customer service requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Five years of supervisory or leadership experience managing an elevator program.
Four years working as a journey-level mechanic in the elevator industry.
Two years working for an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspecting elevators and other conveyances.
Obtained a Qualified Elevator Inspector certification (QEI certified)
Experience in reviewing mechanical, Electrical, architectural and elevator final layout drawings.
Valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory skills of field elevator mechanics to ensure quality, accuracy, and accountability of work and workmanship.
Experience as an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for compliance-based conveyance inspection program.
Current office computer skills to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and the ability to learn several specialized agency software.
Experience in customer service to include dealing with unhappy and belligerent persons.
Advanced principles of management
Creative thinking and long-range strategic planning
Program evaluation and performance audit principles
Understanding the Legislative, Washington State Administrative Codes and budget development processes in accordance with Administrative Procedure Act and Office of Financial Management rules
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Expert technical knowledge of elevators and other conveyances
Developing strategies, plans and create program policies that will provide the desired long-term effects for the program as well as its impact on the residents of the state of Washington
Assessing and evaluating effectiveness of inspection programs by utilizing performance criteria and monitor statewide production activities
Conducting strategic and long-range planning relative to complex technical and public safety issues
Effectively analyze and communicate legislative impact, prepare bill analysis, testify before legislative committees and prepare fiscal note
Coaching and mentoring professional staff
Effectively communicating, both orally and in writing, and speak effectively to groups, provide effective briefing and presentations to management and program staff
Effectively interpret and communicate technical codes
Identify and resolve industry related/department problems and ensure compliance
Interpreting, negotiating, and settle disputes for Legal/enforcement purposes
Effectively use interpersonal skills to educate and train a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of the citizens of the state of Washington through interpreting along with fair and equitable enforcement of the laws, rules, policies and procedures for the elevator industry.
Ensure all conveyances are inspected annually and new and altered conveyances are inspected incompliance with proper code standards.
Resolve technical problems which arise from the enforcement of the codes, policies, and procedures adopted by the department.
Provide technical assistance to various stakeholders, including the legislature and L&I’s executive management through informed decision-making and effective implementation of regulatory requirements.
Manage the Elevator Contractor and Elevator Mechanic license registration process and ensures all conveyance work is performed by persons who meet the minimum technical expertise requirements.
Engage in long-term strategic planning for the program.