CHIEF, MECHANICAL INSPECTION BUREAU BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL COMPLIANCE
Career Family: CHIEF
In New Jersey, Chief, Mechanical Inspection Bureau Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma, and a professional license is required on top of that. The FY2026 range lands between $101,708 and $150,105, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Labor.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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Agency posting
Department of Labor and Workforce Development's employment page may require a click-through to see specific openings. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $150,105. The agencies employing the most are:
- Labor (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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.
Definition
Under the direction of an administrative official in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, plans, organizes, and directs work programs of the bureau designed to ensure the safe operation of boilers, pressure vessels, refrigeration plants, nuclear reactors, and other power plant components; establishes construction standards; oversees re-inspections by qualified inspectors and operations by competent licensees; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Directs the work of field inspectors and engineers inspecting steam boilers, pressure vessels, and refrigeration systems to ensure compliance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes and standards, the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), and other consensus safety and engineering practices. Develops internal processes and procedures used to monitor and evaluate the quality of staff and services. Plans and coordinates the interface between boiler and pressure vessel insurance companies and the Division of Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health. Develops reporting and fee collection procedures for insurance companies and negotiates their acceptance by the American Insurance Association. Oversees National Board Commission Examinations for state, insurance, and owner/user inspectors. Prepares agenda and public notices for meetings of the Board of Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Refrigeration Rules and public hearings in accordance with the provision of NJSA 34:7-23 and NJSA 34:1-47. Prepares and enforces interim administrative exceptions to referenced standards subject to confirmation by the Board. Plans, organizes, and administers methods and procedures for the receipt and recording of examinations, licenses, inspection reports, and respective fees. Plans, develops, and evaluates methods and procedures for the routine and special inspections of steam boilers, pressure vessels, and refrigeration plants. Directs the administration of licensing examinations. Supervises the development and implementation of public relations programs to interact and educate stakeholders of the bureau's policies and changes to existing ones. Supervises the development and implementation of promotional and outreach activities for inspection programs. Conducts conferences and interviews regarding boiler, power plant, refrigeration plant, and pressure vessel construction, installation and inspection, violations, and complaints; mediates labor/management disputes concerning staffing of power plants affected by the law. Functions as an agency representative on the conference committee of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee. Enforces boiler and pressure vessel law. Represents New Jersey on the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. Works in conjunction with other divisions, agencies, or state departments to achieve common goals, reduce duplication of work, and cooperate on special emphasis programs. Works in conjunction with the Department of Community Affairs and local sub-code officials in the enforcement of referenced Department of Labor and Workforce Development boiler and pressure vessel standards. Prepares correspondence. Prepares and supervises the preparation of clear, technically accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, or recommendations on enforcement, training, and/or consultative matters. Prepares drafts of legislative and/or rule proposals; analyzes proposed legislation affecting the bureau's operation. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of essential office records and files. Conducts or assigns the investigation of accidents, causative analysis studies, and the institution of preventive procedures. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or web-based application systems used by the bureau or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience
In accordance with NJSA 34:1-38.1, applicants shall: (1) be a citizen of the State of New Jersey; (2) have held, for at least 1 year, a Class I, Grade A operating engineer's license issued by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and (3) EITHER: (a) possess five (5) years of experience as a boiler and pressure vessel inspector, OR (b) possess ten (10) years of experience as a Grade A (Gold Seal) or B (Red Seal) NJ licensed Operating Engineer, OR (c) have held a position equivalent to b. Five (5) years of the above experience in the operation and inspection of pressure vessels or, the design or construction of pressure vessels or plants, must have been in a supervisory capacity.
License
Applicants must possess a valid 1-A Gold Seal Stationary Engineer's License issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Applicants must possess a certification as an Inspector issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. 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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of ASME Codes and Standards. Knowledge of the National Board Inspection Code. Knowledge of methods and techniques used to inspect pressure vessels, nuclear components, and refrigeration systems for safety, operating conditions, and compliance with the law. Knowledge of the safety devices and measures used to operate boiler and pressure vessel equipment. Knowledge of the precautions, procedures, and techniques used to operate pressure vessels. Knowledge of accident investigation procedures and report writing. Ability to assess the mechanical and structural integrity of a plant or system containing boilers, process equipment, pressure vessels, refrigeration, or other similar equipment. Ability to apply the laws of New Jersey and department regulations relevant to the examination and licensure of pressure vessel operators. Ability to read and interpret ASME codes and standards, state boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration regulations and laws, and apply them to specific situations. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to organize and supervise a statewide program for the examination and licensing of pressure vessel operators, and the safety of the equipment, including boilers and refrigeration plants. Ability to analyze proposed legislation and administrative regulations in the area of boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration systems. Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of insurance underwriters and inspectors. Ability to plan, administer, evaluate, and revise the methods and procedures utilized for the routine inspection of steam pressure vessels and refrigeration plants. Ability to supervise the development and implementation of a statewide program of inspections designed to enforce New Jersey's boilers, pressure vessel and refrigeration laws and those as promulgated by rules and regulations. Ability to direct the administration of licensing examinations. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with various federal, state, and local officials. Ability to plan, organize, and direct plans and programs for the receipt and recording of examination, license, and inspection reports. Ability to plan and conduct hearings and conferences regarding boiler, power and refrigeration plants, and pressure vessel construction, installation inspection, violations, and complaints. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, plans, and specifications. Ability to review inspection reports and take appropriate action. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, technically accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Ability to investigate accidents, conduct causative analysis, and develop preventative procedures. Ability to represent New Jersey's interest before regulatory boards involved in promulgating technical rules impacting on department operations. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or web- based application systems used by the bureau or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and 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 if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
This title functions as the deputy director of the Mechanical Inspection Bureau of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Compliance and a member of the examining board as outlined in N.J.S.A. 34:1-38.1. 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. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience in the operation and inspection of pressure vessels or, the design and construction of pressure vessels, on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.