Definition
Under general direction, provides technical assistance, training, coordination of staff, and general oversight for the performance of tasks required by the program to ensure compliance with state laws, rules, and program policies and procedures relating to the specific area of enforcement; performs related work as required.
Work Examples
Assists supervisor by performing such duties as instructing employees, answering questions, distributing and balancing the workload, and checking work; may make suggestions on selection, promotions, and reassignments.
Assists management by overseeing the day-to-day functions of the program both in the office and field, instructing staff about tasks to be performed, addressing procedure and policy questions, monitoring the field work load and its distribution for the most efficient use of program resources, reviewing submitted reports for quality and completeness of information, and verifying field work is being performed properly as deemed necessary.
Participates in functions, organizations, and activities necessary to acquire the and stay current with the industry information required to determine and ensure the actions taken by staff, manufactures, repair companies, etc. follow the appropriate laws, rules, and/or industry requirements for the specific area of enforcement.
Provides training by monitoring field performance, arranging training by holding and taking part in workshops, seminars, etc.; provides information to owner/users, manufacturers, contractors, employers, employees, repair companies, and the public relating to the specific area of enforcement.
Reviews and/or participates in investigations related to accidents, explosions, fires, and concerns identified by owner/users, employees, members of the public, etc. to assist in determining the cause of the event in question and assure any violations and/or corrective actions in the specific area of enforcement are identified and addressed.
Reviews and evaluate any applicable regulations, codes, standards, engineering publications, construction documents, blueprints, technical and procedural manuals, specifications, etc. in order to maintain a current awareness of changes applicable to the specific area of enforcement.
Estimates and monitors the budget of the respective area of enforcement to ensure adequate funds are allocated for the specific area of enforcement.
Competencies Required
Knowledge:
Administration and Management – Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Administrative – Administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Arts and Humanities – Facts and principles related to the branches of learning concerned with human thought, language, and the arts.
Biology – Plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Building and Construction – Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Communications – The science and art of delivering information.
Customer and Personal Service – Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Engineering and Technology – The practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
English Language – Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Manufacturing and Production – Principles and facts related to the production, processing, storage, and distribution of manufactured and agricultural goods.
Mathematics – Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Mechanical – Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Abilities:
Category Flexibility – Generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Flexibility of Closure – Identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Fluency of Ideas – Come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Inductive Reasoning – Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension – Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression – Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity – Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Speech Clarity – Speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition – Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Written Comprehension – Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression – Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Skills:
Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Mathematics – Using mathematics to solve problems.
Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management – Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Five years of full-time work experience in boiler operations and maintenance, elevator systems work, amusement ride systems work, safety and health program oversight, or occupational health and safety compliance.
A total of five years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in electricity; mechanical, industrial, civil or electrical engineering; or a vocational program in boiler maintenance or repair equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Elevator/Amusement Ride Inspector or Boiler Inspector.
Notes
Designated positions in this class may require National Board Inservice (IS) Inspector Commission, issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.