Elevator Inspector; Office​/On-site - AR-CR

Introduction

Do you hold an active Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license? Does a career in public service excite you? If so, read below & apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is accepting applications for multiple

Elevator Inspectoropportunities within the Office of the State Building Inspector. We are responsible for the State Building Code, the State Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and the State Safety Code for Boilers and Hot Water Heaters. Elevator Inspectors are part of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators team. What We Can Offer You:
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The Role:

These opportunities make a positive difference and provide safety for the people who live, work, and play in the State of Connecticut. Through the inspection of elevators, escalators, ski-lifts and other lifting devices you will be making a difference every day. There are approximately 16,000 existing devices and 400 new devices each year that our team is responsible for inspecting and issuing citations where the device is out of compliance.

Position Details:

You will primarily work from home, with varying daily field assignments, and may be required to report to the central office, at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with anticipated statewide travel.

Duties Include:

Inspecting construction, installation, alteration and operation of existing elevators, escalators, and ski lifts. Witnessing full load safety and hydraulic pressure tests on elevators. Investigating accidents and complaints involving lifting devices. Inspecting and recommending shutdown of lifting devices due to code safety violations and unsafe conditions. Reviewing new construction scope of work plans. Conducting new acceptance inspections on newly installed elevators. Testifying at hearings and in court.

Gathering information and writing reports. Reviewing blueprints. Responding to questions from architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, managers, elevator contractors and the public regarding various building and engineering codes. Participating in building job code meetings with contractors. Collecting overdue fees for elevator operating certificates. Assisting in training of new Elevator Inspectors. Inspecting amusement parks and carnival rides. Assisting in the development of seminars on code standards.

Performing related duties as required.

Selection Plan

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Continuous Recruitment:
This recruitment is continuous, and applications may be filed until further notice. Meet

Minimum Qualifications:

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Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the time you apply. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the time you apply, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits:

List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

Resume Policy:

Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/

Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. Timely Submission:
All application materials must be received at the time you apply. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for…