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Job Description
Announcement Number: 52161 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/07/2025 Recruiter:
DARRELL MORLAN
Phone: (775)684-0126
Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by federal and State safety and health laws and regulations. Incumbents identify or train others to identify safety and health hazards and violations, and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and applicable codes and standards; prepare written reports and/or training materials; make public presentations to promote knowledge of safety issues among the public and industry groups; and maintain current knowledge of new technologies, standards, codes, rules and regulations.
Incumbents receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and progression to the next level in the series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.
This position is an underfill for a Safety Specialist and is based in Las Vegas with the Department of Business & Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Mechanical Compliance Section (MCS), and reports directly to the Elevator Safety Supervisor. The selected candidate will undergo training to support the promotion of recognized safety practices across Nevada's businesses that fall under state and federal safety regulations. Key responsibilities include performing inspections of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, personnel hoists, and related systems, as well as preparing detailed technical reports using applicable codes and standards. The role also involves investigating accidents and complaints, interviewing relevant individuals, inspecting equipment, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective measures. Additionally, the position provides technical guidance to designers, builders, architects, owners, users, and service companies. Flexibility is essential, as the work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Use of a State vehicle is required to perform field duties. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, law enforcement, fire science, construction management, or closely related field; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or trade school in engineering, occupational safety and health, law enforcement, fire science, construction management, or closely related field and one year of experience in the building trades, industrial operations and/or mechanical trades; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Architectural/Engineering Drafter II, Compliance Investigator I, Electrician I, Engineering Drafter III, Engineering Technician III or Maintenance Repair Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Positions may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Positions may require statewide travel. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your experience in the building trades, industrial operations and/or mechanical trades.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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