SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE, ELEVATOR -DIR - UNDERFILL
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $61,721.28 to $91,496.16 PAY GRADE: 34
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. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work @type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Business and Industry (http://business.nv.gov/)
Division: Industrial Relations
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 11.563
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52160
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 08/07/2025
Recruiter:
DARRELL MORLAN
Phone: (775)684-0126
Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
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; and maintain current knowledge of new technologies, standards, codes, rules and regulations.
Incumbents continue to receive training in performing the inspection duties described in the series concept. This is the continuing 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.
This position is an underfill for a Safety Specialist and is based in Las Vegas with the Department of Business & Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Mechanical Compliance Section (MCS), and reports directly to the Elevator Safety Supervisor. The selected candidate will undergo training to support the promotion of recognized safety practices across Nevada's businesses that fall under state and federal safety regulations. Key responsibilities include performing inspections of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, personnel hoists, and related systems, as well as preparing detailed technical reports using applicable codes and standards. The role also involves investigating accidents and complaints, interviewing relevant individuals, inspecting equipment, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective measures. Additionally, the position provides technical guidance to designers, builders, architects, owners, users, and service companies. Flexibility is essential, as the work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Use of a State vehicle is required to perform field duties. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or closely related field and one year 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 two years of experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Safety Associate, Elevator - DIR in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
For the Safety Representative, Elevator - DIR, incumbents must obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Elevator Inspector's Certificate of Competency within twelve months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
For the Safety Representative, Elevator - DIR, incumbents must obtain and maintain a Qualified Elevator Inspector's (QEI) Certificate within thirty-six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Positions may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Positions may require statewide travel.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your 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.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
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.
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