ELEVATOR INSPECTOR
New Jersey classifies Elevator Inspector as non-competitive, which skips the exam-and-list step and turns on whether you meet the minimum requirements.
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Elevator Inspector is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, reviews plans and conducts elevator inspection work involved to enforce the State Uniform Construction Code, the elevator subcode, and regulations adopted pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code Act; does other related work.
Examples of work
Examines plans and specifications of elevator work for compliance with the elevator subcode of the New Jersey Construction Code. Inspects and evaluates all elevator work installed during construction to ensure conformity to elevator subcode, and the regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. Inspects elevator installations in existing buildings to ensure that they meet minimum safety standards. Determines the proper cause of violations of elevator subcodes, and takes proper corrective action. Presents inspection findings in court and administrative hearings. Prepares recommendations regarding temporary and final certificates of occupancy. Prepares necessary reports. Establishes and maintains records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Applicants must possess a valid Elevator Inspector, High Rise and Hazardous (HHS) license, issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of elevator mechanical and electrical maintenance inspections and design. Knowledge of the requirements for special features, fixtures, methods, and devices required in particular circumstances by the Uniform Construction Code. Knowledge of the organization and content of the Uniform Construction Code. Knowledge of elevator subcodes background, purpose, history, place in local government structure and relation to construction code enforcement programs. Knowledge of basic classification of structures into class categories. Knowledge of systematic plans analysis. Knowledge of identification that must be shown on plans to ensure compliance with code requirements. Knowledge of the material requirements found in the code. Knowledge of proper installation methods for all approved materials. Knowledge of basic inspection report writing including the preparation of violation notices and required inspection record keeping. Knowledge of advanced elevator system design. Knowledge of the procedures and methods necessary to check the design, material, and installation practices for the more complex systems which characterize highrise and hazardous structures, with particular attention to the hazardous use identified in article four of the building subcode and the hazardous locations identified in the subcode. Ability to analyze and interpret codes regarding elevator installations. Ability to conduct inspections. Ability to prepare plans and specifications. Ability to identify violations and take corrective actions. Ability to review working plans and specifications prepared by others for accuracy and conformity. Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with property owners, private contractors, and others. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports of investigations containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Appointees must continue to complete the code update education courses required to maintain their Elevator Inspector licenses. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.