Safety Inspector

Are you searching for an exciting career where you can help keep amusement rides safe for park enthusiasts across Pennsylvania? The Safety Inspector position with the Department of Agriculture offers the chance to ensure that amusement attractions throughout the Commonwealth are safe and secure for those who visit. In this role, you will travel to various parks, fairs, and events to help assure that rides meet safety standards.

Your dedicated work will help protect patrons and strengthen public confidence in these attractions. Apply today to join an important mission that supports both safety and fun!

This position focuses on inspecting amusement rides and reviewing documentation to ensure for safe operation across parks, fairs, and similar attractions. The role supports public safety through quality assurance, communication with operators, and careful evaluation of ride conditions. As a Safety Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• On-site Inspections:Conduct unannounced ride inspections to verify the accuracy of work done by certified owner-employed inspectors
• Safety Reviews:Examine ride installation, structure integrity, vehicle conditions, electrical safety, and overall operation in line with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards
• Document Verification:Review required forms, itineraries, insurance information, and issue reports that list any inaccuracies and needed corrections
• Rule Explanation:Interpret and explain rules, regulations, and procedures to industry staff and the public
• Accident Investigation:Investigate incidents, determine causes, and prepare detailed reports
• Firework Assistance:Support the Amusement Ride Safety Chief with inspections of retail firework sites

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position will be home headquartered within the following counties:
  Dauphin, Perry, Lebanon, and Berks. You will be expected to travel in the field for this position.
• This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Safety Inspector Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) program; or
• One year of experience inspecting commercial, industrial, healthcare or other buildings or structures, machines, apparatus, devices or equipment for compliance with applicable safety codes and regulations; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

• You must obtain a Class 2 Pennsylvania Amusement Ride Inspector Certification within 30 days of employment which must be maintained throughout employment.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Professional electrical/mechanical training or experience with amusement rides or attractions.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans,…