L&I Elevator Inspector 2

State of Washington•King County, WA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ready for the next challenge in your career development? We are looking for a qualified Elevator Inspector 2 who is ready to bring their skills and knowledge of elevators to L&I, the employer of choice. Join our Elevator team in the Customer Service, Compliance and Public Safety Division and work in a positive, goal-oriented atmosphere. Your reward at the end of each day is satisfaction that you have done an excellent job, knowing you have provided an invaluable service to your fellow citizens of Washington as you keep the conveyances, they use throughout the state safe and working. Our ideal candidate will have the expertise to inspect all types of conveyances located within Washington State in accordance with the agency's policies and procedures for compliance with codes and standards adopted within the scope of WAC 296-96 and RCW 70.87. We need a skilled individual who can assure compliance by writing reports, issuing code violation corrections, and conduct follow up inspections within the agency's rule and policies to abate corrections. Additionally, our selected applicant will perform licensing and permitting compliance activities in accordance with those same laws and codes and with customer-centered actions in mind. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge of elevator codes while applying and ensuring the safety and well-being of the citizens of Washington.

Requirements

Four years of experience as an elevator mechanic assistant or elevator mechanic.
OR
Four years' experience as an elevator inspector for an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ);
OR
Two years' experience of the above and successful completion of the two-year Department of Labor and Industries Elevator Inspector training program.
Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license to travel to inspection sites.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to schedule work in a logical, timely manner that promotes effective and efficient use of inspection time.
Knowledge in customer-centered actions and with all types of office equipment including efficiency in keyboarding.
Knowledge in software programs to include e-mail, Microsoft outlook, word, PDF files and any data entry software.
An inherent desire to learn, understand and enforce code.
Being self-motivated and mentally up to the challenge to work with peers which will create an environment to learn and understand the business of inspection and enforcement.
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Open to changing and adaptable to an evolving environment.
Relate to people on a diverse one to one level.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, climb on and off elevator car tops in high places and be able to perform work on the car top and manipulate car top controls.
Must be able to inspect in high places.
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, reach, clutch and lift when needed.
Must wear full-face protective equipment and safety harness in areas, where required and/or wear other required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while carrying out inspection duties.

Nice To Haves

Certified Qualification of Elevator Inspector (QEI) with an accredited organization.
Spreadsheet Skills. Skilled in reading spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel. Import data from other sources. The ability to enter data effectively.
Knowledge of laws, regulations (RCW), WAC's, policies, and procedures that affect the Elevator program.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections of all types of conveyances, ensuring conformance with the laws and rules pertaining to WAC 296-96, RCW 70.87, and national codes and standards adopted under state laws, and per the operation manual and guidelines. The types of inspections performed include annual inspections, alterations inspections, new installations, temporary, and technical inspections.
Perform licensing and permitting compliance checks to ensure work is properly performed by qualified authorized persons and registered contractors/companies.
Participate in appropriate office standard practices to include keeping office space safe and clean, file reports and inspection documentation per the retention schedule, attend and participate in training relevant to role, and complete online training courses.
Required to travel and work in environments that have field or hazardous exposure.
May be required to travel and work in other locations throughout the state
Research and write reports.
Interact verbally and in writing to building officials, elevator contractors, business owners and staff regarding elevator inspections and code related issues.
Writes clear and concise inspection reports for owners and staff. Reads and understands blue prints, writing diagrams and schematics.
Maintain assigned state vehicle.
Assist Chief and/or Technical Specialist to write instructions or guidelines for best inspection practices.
Assist Chief and/or Technical Specialist with providing information and conducting educational presentations for training, or instruction to both internal and external staff and stakeholders.
Follow all agency internal safety and health policies.
And much more.

Benefits

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career.
teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position.
L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

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