Elevator Inspection Specialist-Hotels & Restaurants-Leon Cty & Surrounding Areas-Open Competitive

Requisition No: 822052 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: Elevator Inspection Specialist-Hotels & Restaurants-Leon Cty & Surrounding Areas-Open Competitive

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79000770 

Salary:  $59,833.54 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2024 

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DIVISION OF HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
(ELEVATOR) INSPECTION SPECIALIST
Position Number: 79000770

Hiring Salary: $59,833.54 Annually

 

*ANTICIPATED VACANCY*

 

**OPEN COMPETITIVE**

 

The work area(s) for this position is anticipated to be within the following Counties: Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Lafayette, Dixie, Gilchrist, Jackson, Calhoun, and Gulf.

 

SPECIAL NOTE: This position will require 25% travel within the State of Florida.

 

For information regarding this vacancy please contact the Bureau of Elevator Safety at DHR.Elevators@myfloridalicense.com

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently registered as a Certified Elevator Inspector (Florida), Chapter 399 F.S., OR ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hiring
• Qualified Elevator Inspector (National), in good standing
• Valid Driver License
• Willing and able to travel within the State of Florida 25% of the time, as required

 

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.***

 

Duties and Responsibilities

This position acts as an elevator inspector for the Bureau of Elevator Safety and must be registered as a Certified Elevator Inspector.  This position conducts monitoring and oversight inspections to enforce the elevator safety codes for safety, mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance and performs inspections of new building construction, associated facilities and building systems and enforcing compliance with state building and life safety codes. 

Performs monitoring and oversight inspections of work performed by private and/or contracted jurisdiction Certified Elevator Inspectors on new, existing and altered, operating elevators to ensure compliance with Elevator Safety Codes (ASME A17.1 and A17.3), National Electrical Code, Florida Statutes Chapter 399, Florida Administrative Code 61C-5, Handicapped Laws and Fire Safety Rules of the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

 

Performs monitoring inspection of 2 stop exempt elevators and performs complaint inspections. Performs, when required, accident inspections to determine whether the elevator is in safe operating condition or it needs to be sealed. Performs compliance monitoring of the status of sealed and the status of delinquent elevators. Issues elevator inspection reports to construction permit holders and elevator owners, setting forth violations and establishing a time certain for compliance. When necessary, performs callback inspections to ensure discrepancies are corrected.  These inspections may be performed in various areas of state, with a maximum of 25% overnight travel required. 

 

Prepares and maintains accurate records relating to inspection reports issued, daily report activity, bi-weekly leave and attendance reports and monthly reports relating to inspection activities, travel costs, mileage, vehicle repair and operating costs.  Prepares various reports to input into the electronic data processing inspection and licensing system in accordance with established bureau policies and procedures.

 

       Performs other related work as required or directed including:

1. Assists in the resolution of construction problems involving elevators with contractors, architects, building officials, fire officials, elevator companies and elevator owners.
2. Posts notices of discontinue operation of elevators or install physical seals to elevators found to be operating in an unsafe condition.
3. Represents the bureau in meetings involving the elevator, building or electrical codes established that are pertinent to the elevator industry.
4. Provides technical assistance to Division personnel, elevator owners, elevator companies, building officials and fire officials on interpretations of Elevator Safety Code, National Electrical Code, Chapter 399, Florida Statutes, Chapter 61C-5, Florida