Elevator Safety Northern Regional Manager

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to fill the position of Public Service Administrator, Option 1 – Northern Regional Manager of the Elevator Safety Division. This role involves leading and supervising Elevator Inspectors in Illinois’ Northern Region. The manager will oversee re-inspections of operations, installations, construction, maintenance, and repair of elevators, ensuring compliance with the Elevator Safety and Regulation Act. The position also requires investigating elevator-related accidents and damages, determining probable causes, and completing accurate, detailed reports. Strong leadership, communication, and public interaction skills are essential. The selected candidate will have access to state healthcare, benefits, and a pension plan.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Requires five (5) years of professional experience directly working with elevator mechanicals.
Requires a valid, appropriate, and current driver’s license.
Requires the ability to pass a background check with self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires the ability to travel statewide in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
Requires the ability to climb stairs, elevator shafts, pits, and cabs.
Requires the ability to carry and transport loads of at least twenty (20) pounds.
Requires certification as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (ASME QEI-1) from an organization accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and maintenance of ASME QEI-1 certification annually.
This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

Nice To Haves

Prefers five (5) years of professional experience directly working with elevator mechanicals.
Prefers five (5) or more years of experience in the application and enforcement of state elevator safety laws, rules, codes, and standards.
Prefers five (5) or more years of experience utilizing elevator inspection techniques and practices.
Prefers a bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Prefers OSHA 10-hour certification.
Prefers five (5) or more years of experience serving as a foreman.

Responsibilities

Travels to sites and conducts re-inspections of elevators (e.g. passenger, freight, escalators, dumbwaiters, special service elevators, belt/platform man lifts and other lifting and lowering apparatus permanently installed between rails and guides) to enforce state laws regulating their construction, maintenance, and operation and ensure inspectors have performed their jobs properly.
Serves as a working supervisor.
Examines plans, specifications, and applications for permits of new installations.
On a statewide basis, investigates elevator related accidents and damages that exceed one thousand dollars.
Conducts inspections by climbing in, around, and upon elevator shafts, pits, and cabs.
Performs safety tests on lifts and lifting apparatus.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)