Posting number: 2026-01044
Department: B&I - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DIVISION
Job classification: SAFETY SPECIALIST, ELEVATOR - DIR
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Investigative, Professional, Safety
The Department of Business & Industry is recruiting to fill Safety Specialist, Elevator positions within the Mechanical Compliance Section (MCS) of the Division of Industrial Relations. The positions can be filled in either Reno or Las Vegas depending on the chosen candidates and the needs of the agency. Incumbents report to the Elevator Safety Supervisor and will be responsible for promoting recognized safety practices among businesses throughout Nevada covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations; performing safety inspections of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, personnel hoists, and related equipment in order to prepare written reports using technical references and applicable codes and standards; investigating accidents and complaints concerning elevators and related equipment which include interviewing complainants and witnesses, inspecting equipment, determining cause, and appropriate method of correction; and providing technical assistance in response to inquiries from designers, constructors, architects, owners, users, and service and repair organizations. Incumbents may be required to work shifts other than 7:00am to 4:00pm to include nights, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent will be required to use a state vehicle to conduct state business. Persons interested in this position should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and possess the ability to provide quality and professional customer service.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or closely related field and two years of experience in the construction, installation, repair, and adjustment of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, hoists, amusement rides, cranes/lifting equipment, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, or similar equipment; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college, university or trade school in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or closely related field and three years of experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Safety Representative, Elevator - DIR in Nevada State service to include a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Perform skilled work in the inspection of elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, personnel hoists, and related equipment; provide technical assistance to a variety of professionals.
Conduct shutdown and operating inspections of assigned equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards of the Division of Industrial Relations, Mechanical Compliance Section and its regulations and adopted industry codes related to the equipment’s installation; conduct opening and closing conferences with company management as needed; exercise appropriate safety precautions when inspecting elevator car tops, machine rooms, and pits; evaluate whether appropriate preventive maintenance is being performed by company personnel; issue notices of violations with time period for abatement; recommend citations and fines when violations are not corrected in specified time period; submit inspection reports which determine whether operating permits are issued, withheld, or revoked.
Investigate all accidents and complaints concerning elevators and related equipment which include interviewing complainants/witnesses, inspecting equipment, determining cause and appropriate method of correction; issue administrative fines or permit suspensions as appropriate; prepare investigation reports.
Provide technical assistance in response to inquiries from designers, constructors, architects, owners, users, service, and repair organizations regarding the interpretation of code requirements, maintenance, or operational problems with equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties outlined in the series concept. Incumbents regularly receive complex assignments requiring a broad knowledge of a variety of industries, or specialized expertise in a particular industry or process. Incumbents orient and train new Safety Specialists and/or Safety Representatives, may serve in a lead capacity on functional or team assignments, and may be assigned to focus on special projects. This is the journey level in the series.
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: AC/DC circuitry and solid-state circuitry; the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of elevators and related equipment; principles governing hydraulic systems; basic mechanics; safety codes for elevators, escalators, moving walks and related equipment by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI); safety precautions necessary around elevator cars.
General knowledge of: welding procedures.
Ability to: read and interpret mechanical and electrical codes, standards, drawings and specifications relating to the installation and operation of elevators, escalators and related equipment; inspect elevators and related equipment to detect deviations from prescribed standards; physically inspect elevator cars, machine rooms, and pits in a safe manner; use hand tools such as pressure gauges, tachometers, and volt and light meters; perform standard mathematical calculations; write clear and concise reports; maintain equanimity in the face of resistance or hostility; communicate effectively with persons contacted in the course of conducting elevator inspections; make oral presentations at conferences with management.
The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is committed to ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the construction industry in Nevada. The NSCB has the responsibility to promote quality construction by Nevada licensed contractors through a regulatory licensing system designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
