Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector 1

Job Description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Labor Standards and Safety, is recruiting for a

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector 1 located in Anchorage!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 19.

• Conducts inspections for safe and proper construction, installation, repair, use and operation of boilers and unfired pressure vessels.
• Advises contractors, plumbing and heating technicians on the construction, installation, operation, and repair of boilers and unfired pressure vessels.
• Completes inspection reports, issues violations, and initiates condemnation proceedings as necessary, subject to higher level review.
• Explains laws and regulations related to Boiler and Pressure Vessel inspection function to the public.

The mission is to ensure safe and legal working conditions while providing protection through inspection and certification of Boiler and Pressure Vessels. All boiler and pressure vessel certificate inspections are conducted by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Commissioned Inspectors.

You will work independently, while planning and scheduling your daily work in an assigned territory. You will consult and educate the public on boiler and pressure vessel safety. You will continue education and career advancement. You will work as a member of an excellent team of professionals.

This position is based out of Anchorage, Alaska; our main office is located at 1251 Muldoon Road, Suite 113. You will conduct jurisdictional certificate inspections at commercial facilities and apartment homes of 6 units and above. A State of Alaska vehicle will be used for transportation between the state office and inspection sites.

This position requires frequent overnight travel to remote locations within the state, typically once a month and for no longer than 3 days at a time; travel may consist of travelling in small aircraft, helicopter, train, boats, ferry, ATV or snow machine.

• Self-Management:
  Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Teamwork:
  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Compliance Inspection:
  Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders.
• Writing:
  Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

• Five years of experience in the construction, maintenance, repair, or operation of high pressure boilers and unfired pressure vessels as a mechanical engineer, steam engineer, boilermaker or boiler inspector;
• Possession of a National Board Inservice Commission as an Inspector from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
• Have taken and passed the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Examination within the last two years.

For a general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.