L&I Elevator Inspector 2

Full Job Description

Job Highlights

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.

The assigned duty station for this position is Tacoma, Washington.

For these positions, telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

Requirements

Some of what you will do:

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.

Other:

• 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.

Qualifications

Required:•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.

As well as:
Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license to travel to inspection sites.

In addition:

• Equity Minded:

• 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.

Desired:

•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.

•Knowledge in software programs to include email, Microsoft Outlook, Word, .pdf files, and any data entry software.

Additional Information

Things You Need to Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position.

Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education. We ask that you not include photographs or external links within your documents.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information within the application, resume, or cover letter.

If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.

Background Check Notice:

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other Information:

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a redacted copy of their redacted DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission.

Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge.

It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700.

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You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Elena Emery at emee235@lni.wa.gov.