Washington State Department of Labor & Industries · 11 hours ago
L&I Elevator Inspector 4 (Elevator Supervisor/Technical Specialist)
Washington, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $117K/yr
6+ years expThe Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is dedicated to keeping Washington safe and working. The L&I Elevator Inspector 4 position supervises elevator inspectors, oversees inspection activities, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
Information Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise approximately 10-15 Elevator Inspectors located in various service locations within a geographical area
Assists with difficult or complex conveyance inspections; monitors and resolves inspection problem areas and acts as a liaison between field services inspection staff and the central office technical specialists and Chief
Oversees or handles politically sensitive or hazardous inspections, working to resolve problems arising between contractors, building owners, workers and the department
Responsible for the administration, planning, supervision, integrity, and quality of inspection activities to ensure the uniform application of and minimum adherence to applicable current and newly adopted policies, procedures, regulations, codes, rules, and laws
Issues and monitors equipment and supplies assigned to staff
Ensures that inspectors are consistent and uniform with established goals, policies, and procedures to meet performance criteria
Sets expectations/goals for staff and holds them accountable for meeting their individual goals
Reviews and evaluates inspection activities, reports, and penalties for completeness and accuracy
Provides training for new employees, including how to inspect conveyances in the field, scheduling inspections, inputting of inspection reports, completing and submitting reports to central office, etc
Conducts accompanied field visits and ride-a-longs as needed
Observes field inspection activities of inspectors and coordinates with Chief Elevator Inspector, Operations Manager, and central office to ensure consistency, accountability, communication, efficiency, and productivity
Conducts annual performance appraisals and midyear progress reviews
Provides coaching and feedback, including corrective action as needed
Attends regular meetings to ensure statewide consistency in the application of policies and procedures
When necessary, assists inspectors to investigate accidents, customer and citizen complaints, and performing inspections requiring more than one inspector
Along with the Chief Elevator Inspector, Operations Manager, Technical Specialists, and central office, develops training plans and ensures staff receives the required and continued training needed to perform their job
Along with the Chief Elevator Inspector, Operations Manager, Technical Specialist, and central office staff, plans and conducts training on policy, procedure, program direction and methodology
Maintains a high level of professional and technical knowledge and skills by attending appropriate professional/technical elevator and supervisory training courses
Plans for future program needs based upon forecast of workloads
Assists the Chief Elevator Inspector, Operations Manager and central office to develop, justify, and secure approval for budget appropriate to support and provide delivery of elevator inspection services as needed
Analyzes and modifies expenditures and budgeted allocations to ensure program cost control is in adherence to program planning decisions
Interviews and recommends prospective staff for hiring
Interacts with unions, local government, industry, elected representatives, and the general public to provide education and information about the program and to respond to questions and concerns as needed
Responds to and resolves problems, issues, and complaints from staff, customers, and other stakeholders
Ensures inspectors communicate their schedules with the appropriate building contact
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience supervising multiple staff
Four years of experience as an Elevator Inspector 1 or higher, or four years journey-level trades experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or other related fields
Four years of journey level experience as an elevator mechanic as certified by CEIEP, NEIEP, or NAEC
Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license
Preferred
Knowledge of ANSI/ASME Safety Codes for elevators and Escalators, RCW's, WAC's, Uniform Building Codes (U.B.C.), National Electrical Codes (N.E.C. 620), National Fire Protection Agency Codes (N.F.P.A.) and current interpretations, standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment in the elevator trade; industry hazard and safety precautions; layout and operation of elevators
Ability to read and coordinate work of assigned elevator inspectors; read and interpret plans and blueprints of elevator installations; interpret and apply elevator codes; meet and deal effectively with people; prepare clear, concise reports
Have worked with code language and standards
Have worked on complex mechanical and electrical devices
QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) Certification
Benefits
Teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position
Flexible custom work schedules
Generous retirement package
Company
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
The diverse programs that make up the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) share a common purpose: safety, protection and economic opportunity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mukesh D.
Chief Technology Officer
Audrey Dorsey
Chief Administrative Officer
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