Supervising Elevator Inspector-, Oahu

Job Title

Elevator Inspector Supervisor

Serves as supervisor over a group of Elevator Inspectors. Plans, organizes, directs, reviews and approves the recommendations of others engaged in inspection and accident investigation activities relating to elevators and kindred equipment. Actively participates in resolving difficult field problems regarding cases of a controversial nature.

Examples of Duties: (Positions may not be assigned all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties that may be assigned. This does not preclude the assignment of duties which are not listed.)

1. Schedule, assign, direct and evaluate the work of elevator inspectors

2. Assess the ongoing training and staff development needs of subordinates and provide appropriate training as required.

3. Review inspectors' reports for completeness and adequacy; approve recommendations for action.

4. Conduct field checks of inspections made by subordinate inspectors for compliance with operating guidelines and standards.

5. Resolve disputes between subordinate inspectors and building manager/owners or their representatives when controversial or unprecedented decisions are involved.

6. Assist in preparing or revising safety rules and standards.

7. Conduct training sessions to update staff on recent changes in technology, safety codes, inspection techniques and any other standards and/or requirements pertinent to the equipment inspected. Participate in community and public relations programs to increase awareness and disseminate information on safety and accident prevention.

8. Keep abreast of technological, electronic, materials or other changes in the elevator industry and maintain knowledge of current local administrative or operating procedures by attending workshops, reading current literature; consulting with code developing organizations and elevator industry specialists.

9. Maintain and monitor expenditure records and participate in the preparation of budget estimates and expenditure plans for the program.

10. Interview applicants for vacancies in the program and recommend selection; approve employee leave requests; counsel employees and take appropriate disciplinary action as necessary.

11. Conduct and participate in elevator inspections and accident investigations as necessary.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
English; mathematics; basic electrical, electronic and circuit construction principles (e.g., voltage, current and resistance, series and parallel circuits, grounding); and basic mechanical principles as applied to structures, machines, pumps, mechanisms and the effects of traction on ropes and sheaves; terminology used in the elevator industry; and various types of equipment, their uses and limitations. Electrical, electronic, circuit construction and mechanical principals as applied to the equipment inspected;

hydraulic principles as applied to the operation of valves, pumps, plungers, piping and buffers; ASME/ANSI (American Society of Mechanical Engineers/American National Standards Institute) safety codes and standards pertinent to the equipment inspected; applicable building, fire, electrical, and accessibility codes; principles and practices of safety inspection, testing and investigation as related to the equipment inspected; personal safety practices and report writing.

Philosophy, goals functions, policies and procedures relative to the department's elevator inspection program;
State laws, rules and standards (e.g., Hawaii Elevator Safety Standards) pertinent to the equipment inspected. Ability to:
Read, comprehend, interpret, apply and explain pertinent laws, rules, policies, procedures, codes, standards, and other requirements; independently apply electrical, electronic, circuit construction, mechanical and hydraulic principles; read architectural and installation drawings and circuit diagrams; prepare simple reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions, and instructions presented in diagrammatic or schematic form; communicate and work effectively with others; and perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, etc.)

Observe all personal safety practices; detecting existing and potentially unsafe conditions and practices, and recommend corrective/preventive action; prepare clear and accurate inspection and accident reports. Provide on-the-job training to other elevator inspectors;…