SAFETY SPECIALIST, ELEVATOR - DIR

SAFETY SPECIALIST, ELEVATOR - DIR

Salary: $70,282.08 - $104,713.20 Annually Location: Nevada Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-01044 Department: B&I - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DIVISION Opening Date: 03/24/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: D Max Number of Applicants: 50 Salary Grade: 37 Full Physical Address of Position: Nevada, USA

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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 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.
• 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.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelors 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
• Associates 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.

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 equipments 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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

Equal Opportunity Statement 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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Benefits 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).

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State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The following are legal holidays:

• January 1: New Years Day
• Third Monday in January: Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
• Third Monday in February: Washingtons 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 01.

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Application Questions

01 Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelors 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.
• Associates 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.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above.
• One year of experience as a Safety Representative, Elevator - DIR in Nevada State service to include a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

02 This position requires a Qualified Elevator Inspectors (QEI) Certificate at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment. Do you possess this certificate?

• Yes
• No

03 Have you attached your Qualified Elevator Inspectors (QEI) Certificate? Failure to do so will result in denial of your application.

• Yes
• No

04 A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05 This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

06 A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07 Incumbents must obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Elevator Inspectors Certificate of Competency within twelve months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08 Incumbents must live within 25 miles of the office due to the on-call emergency response requirements of this position. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

09 All positions in this series are required to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

10 Please describe in detail where you gained your experience in the building trades, industrial operations, and/or mechanical trades.

• Required Question

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Employer Information

• Employer: State of Nevada (NV)
• Address: See Above for Agency Information
• Posting Location: Nevada, 89701
• Website:https://nvjobs.nv.gov