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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
The Department of Business & Industry is recruiting to underfill 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.
Progression in this series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and receiving the recommendation of the appointing authority.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, law enforcement, fire science, construction management, or closely related field; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or trade school in engineering, occupational safety and health, law enforcement, fire science, construction management, or closely related field and one year of experience in the building trades, industrial operations and/or mechanical trades; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Architectural/Engineering Drafter II, Compliance Investigator I, Electrician I, Engineering Drafter III, Engineering Technician III or Maintenance Repair Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
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 close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and progression to the next level in the series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of: standard interviewing and investigative techniques used to identify violations of federal and State rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; current workplace safety issues; standard mechanical and scientific terminology, measures, and concepts relevant to mechanical equipment; the practical application of statistical data and mathematics including algebra and geometry.
Ability to: research and understand applied technical information from a variety of scientific and mechanical disciplines; research, interpret, and implement applicable laws, rules, and regulations; write organized and grammatically correct reports and correspondence; communicate effectively in interviews, meetings and when providing testimony in court; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility; analyze operations problems and business practices, identify relevant factors and relationships, recognize alternatives and their implications, and formulate logical, objective conclusions; physically conduct inspections requiring prolonged standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending and twisting, stooping, and/or reaching.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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