SAFETY SPECIALIST, BOILER - DIR - Requisition ID: 15616
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive
Posting Close Date: N/A
Geographical Location: Reno, Sparks
Department:DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Division: B&I - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DIV
Business Unit: HR-ENFORCEMENT-INDUSTRIAL SFTY
Work Type:PERMANENT
*Pay Grade: GRADE 37
Salary Range: $56,522.16 - $84,229.92
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: ADRIAN L FOSTER
Phone: 702 486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov
Position Description
Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by federal and State safety and health laws and regulations. Incumbents identify or train others to identify safety and health hazards and violations, and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and applicable codes and standards; prepare written reports and/or training materials; make public presentations to promote knowledge of safety issues among the public and industry groups; maintain current knowledge of new technologies, standards, codes, rules and regulations.Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This recruitment is for a Boiler Safety Specialist with the Department of Business & Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Mechanical Compliance Section (MCS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position promotes recognized safety practices among businesses throughout Nevada covered by State and federal safety and health laws, and regulations. Incumbents will perform safety inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment and prepare written reports using technical references and applicable codes and standards. This position will investigate all accidents and complaints concerning boilers and related equipment, including interviewing complainants/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.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0//
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 design, construction, repair or operation of high-pressure boilers and pressure vessels; 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, Boiler - DIR in Nevada State service to include Commission as a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
- The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
Informational Notes
- For the Safety Supervisor, Boiler - DIR and Safety Specialist, Boiler - DIR, incumbents must obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Boiler Inspector’s Certificate of Competency within twelve months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
- A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
- A valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at time of application and as a condition of continuing employment.
- For the Safety Supervisor, Boiler - DIR and Safety Specialist, Boiler - DIR, Commission as a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment.
- Positions may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Positions may require statewide travel.
This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
*The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Nearest Major Market: Reno
Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe
