Supervising Elevator Inspector-Downtown, Oahu

State of Hawai'i • Island of Oahu, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position located in Downtown Honolulu, Oahu. The role serves as a supervisor over a group of Elevator Inspectors. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, reviewing, and approving the recommendations of inspectors engaged in inspection and accident investigation activities relating to elevators and kindred equipment. The position actively participates in resolving difficult field problems regarding controversial cases.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.
• Knowledge of English; mathematics; basic electrical, electronic and circuit construction principles (e.g., voltage, current and resistance, series and parallel circuits, grounding); and basic mechanical principles as applied to structures, machines, pumps, mechanisms and the effects of traction on ropes and sheaves; terminology used in the elevator industry; and various types of equipment, their uses and limitations.
• Knowledge of Electrical, electronic, circuit construction and mechanical principals as applied to the equipment inspected; hydraulic principles as applied to the operation of valves, pumps, plungers, piping and buffers; ASME/ANSI (American Society of Mechanical Engineers/American National Standards Institute) safety codes and standards pertinent to the equipment inspected; applicable building, fire, electrical, and accessibility codes; principles and practices of safety inspection, testing and investigation as related to the equipment inspected; personal safety practices and report writing.
• Knowledge of Philosophy, goals functions, policies and procedures relative to the department's elevator inspection program; State laws, rules and standards (e.g., Hawaii Elevator Safety Standards) pertinent to the equipment inspected.
• Ability to Read, comprehend, interpret, apply and explain pertinent laws, rules, policies, procedures, codes, standards, and other requirements; independently apply electrical, electronic, circuit construction, mechanical and hydraulic principles; read architectural and installation drawings and circuit diagrams; prepare simple reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions, and instructions presented in diagrammatic or schematic form; communicate and work effectively with other; and perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, etc.)
• Ability to Observe all personal safety practices; detecting existing and potentially unsafe conditions and practices, and recommend corrective/preventive action; prepare clear and accurate inspection and accident reports.
• Ability to Provide on-the-job training to other elevator inspectors; review and evaluate the work performed by elevator inspectors; provide advice on matters relating to pertinent safety codes.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as an elevator mechanic (may include experience in a four (4) year apprenticeship program and one (1) year post-apprenticeship experience); or
• Satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college coursework in mechanical and/or electrical engineering; and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience as an elevator mechanic (may include experience in a four (4) year apprenticeship program); or
• Any comparable combination of mechanical or electrical trades training and/or experience as deemed acceptable by the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) or any other organization accredited by ASME to certify qualified elevator inspectors.
• At least one (1) year of elevator inspection experience comparable to the Elevator Inspector II level; and
• Supervisory Aptitude: The demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspect of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
• Must possess current Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification by an organization accredited by ASME to certify qualified elevator inspectors.
• The applicant selected must, within six (6) months from the date of hire, possess current certification as a qualified elevator inspector in accordance with the Hawaii Revised Statues, Chapter 397.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license to perform the specific tasks listed below. This position’s substantive duties involve inspecting or testing of elevators or its kindred equipment (escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways, lifting equipment). This position investigates accidents or incidents involving elevators or its kindred equipment (escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways, lifting equipment).

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign, direct and evaluate the work of elevator inspectors
• Assess the ongoing training and staff development needs of subordinates and provide appropriate training as required.
• Review inspectors’ reports for completeness and adequacy; approve recommendations for action.
• Conduct field checks of inspections made by subordinate inspectors for compliance with operating guidelines and standards.
• Resolve disputes between subordinate inspectors and building manager/owners or their representatives when controversial or unprecedented decisions are involved.
• Assist in preparing or revising safety rules and standards.
• Conduct training sessions to update staff on recent changes in technology, safety codes, inspection techniques and any other standards and/or requirements pertinent to the equipment inspected.
• Participate in community and public relations programs to increase awareness and disseminate information on safety and accident prevention.
• Keep abreast of technological, electronic, materials or other changes in the elevator industry and maintain knowledge of current local administrative or operating procedures by attending workshops, reading current literature; consulting with code developing organizations and elevator industry specialists.
• Maintain and monitor expenditure records and participate in the preparation of budget estimates and expenditure plans for the program.
• Interview applicants for vacancies in the program and recommend selection; approve employee leave requests; counsel employees and take appropriate disciplinary action as necessary.
• Conduct and participate in elevator inspections and accident investigations as necessary.

Benefits

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree