Elevator Inspector II

State of Maryland • Baltimore County, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Labor is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Elevator Inspector II within the Division of Labor and Industry’s Safety Inspection Program. As a member of the DLI team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. Ensure the safety of the general public by conducting inspections and investigations related to installation and operation of elevator units installed and operating in Maryland. Inspections are conducted applying the Annotated Code of Maryland; COMAR regulations, referenced codes, standards and manufacturers criteria.

Requirements

• Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience : One year of experience performing safety inspections of elevators and related devices for a federal, state or local regulatory inspection program.
• Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a Qualified Elevator Inspector certificate issued by an organization accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24 hours a day basis and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud.

Nice To Haves

• Investigative experience, report writing experience.
• The ability to speak and write fluent Spanish.
• Computer/tablet experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect elevator units at various locations throughout the State for compliance with applicable Laws, Regulations and Manufacturers requirements.
• Work with building owners and contractors by observing and testing the equipment. Duties include accident investigation.
• Performing final acceptance inspections and training lower level inspectors.
• Deliver and enforce the state elevator citations per office policy.
• Prepare and submit the required inspection activity reports on a timely basis (dictated by policy) which includes but not limited to: Daily Activity Report, Inspection Checklist, Safety Order Forms, Reports, Expenses, State Vehicle Fleet Sheet.
• Enter time and expense’s in Jurisdiction Online. Data collected and information contained it these reports will be used in preparing the quarterly and annual departmental reports.
• Assisting and training inspectors on various aspects of elevator unit inspections, by working with them in the field or participating in training workshops.
• Assist in maintaining a library of applicable codes, standards and regulations. This library is located at the main office, with copies provided for each inspector.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees