Deputy Boiler Inspector

Location: Johnson

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Agency Information:

Kansas State Fire Marshal

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The Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) office is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Kansas from the hazards of fire, explosion, and natural and man-made disasters. The KSFM is organized into five divisions:

Administration

The Administration Division encompasses agency leadership, financial control, information technology and public information.

Emergency Response

The Emergency Response Division focuses on the actual response to emergencies, including coordination of Hazardous Materials and Search and Rescue, by training and supporting response teams throughout the state.

Industrial Safety

The Industrial Safety Division strives to reduce the potential impact of fire and explosion hazards related to the installation and operation of boilers and the impacts related to the improper installation and/or operation of elevators.

Investigation

The Fire Investigation Division determines the origin and cause of fires, aiding in the prosecution of arsonists and seeking out new or unknown fire hazards.

Prevention

The Prevention Division works to reduce accidental fires from the beginning and enforce the Life Safety Code.

About the Position:
Deputy Boiler Inspector 220345

Who can apply:
Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Work Schedule:

Days with flexibility as required

Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

Search : $25.09

Annual Pay Rate: $52,187.20

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary

Within an assigned area of Kansas, the Deputy Boiler Inspector conducts internal and external inspections of high- and low-pressure boilers and pressure vessels according to the codes established by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and the Kansas Boiler Safety Act for the Kansas State Fire Marshal's office.

* Issue jurisdictional numbers to new installations.

* Evaluate existing boiler systems for possible suspension or condemnation.

* Provide information on the requirements of the Kansas Boiler Safety Act to installers, contractors, operators, etc. during regular inspection visits.

* Make daily decisions in the field on a case-by-case basis using independent judgement. Communicate with the Boiler Inspector Supervisor or Industrial Safety Division Chief on compliance and code requirement clarifications.

* The Inspector completes documentation substantiating inspection findings. Compiling a field data file and submitting the original inspection reports electronically into the database system daily/weekly for review and processing.

* Inspectors independently plan and schedule travel itineraries to utilize time and mileage in the most efficient manner following policies established by the agency. Extensive travel, including some overnights, is required of this position on occasion and some work assignments will come from the Topeka office.

The territory that this position covers will include the following counties:
Johnson, Miami, Coffey, Anderson, Linn, Butler, Greenwood, Woodson, Allen, Bourbon, Cowley, Elk, Wilson, Neosho, Crawford, Chautauqua, Montgomery, Labette, and Cherokee Counties. Residency within the territory is preferred; however, this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

Education

* High school diploma or GED

Licensing & Certification

* Valid Kansas Driver's License

Minimum Qualifications:

* Have completed courses and training, and have experience in the construction, installation, repair, operation, or inspection of boilers, steam generators, super-heaters, or pressure vessels, which in the aggregate amounts to not less than two years of education, training, and work experience; or have not less than five years' experience in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or plumbing fields related to the installation or repair of boilers or pressure vessels.

Performance Standards:

* To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision within six (6) months of hire date.

* Hold an in-service commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or obtain such commission within 12 months after appointment.

Pre-employment Requirements:

* Pre-employment Driver's License check.

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