Vertical Transportation Specialist Elevator Inspector
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
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Job Summary
As a Vertical Transportation Specialist Elevator Inspector you will manage and provide guidancedirection and oversight to all zonal property and project managers regarding the Vertical Transportation program.
The Office of Facilities Management is responsible for providing facilities related solutions and services to Federal tenants located in over 8500 owned and leased workspaces across the nation.
We are currently filling 8 vacancies but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
- Ensures an accurate and complete Vertical Transportation (VT) inspection program that complies with all applicable codes and standards. Ensures VT inspections are completed and documented as required by Code and agency policy. Performs ASME A17.1 QEI-1 certified inspections and enforces code compliance upon contractor conveyance of vertical transportation systems to ensure the publics safety.
- Oversees and/or directs periodic acceptance inspections and tests recommended by the most recent edition of ANSI/ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Duties include witnessing and acceptance of annual semiannual five year and new installation testing as needed within the vertical transportation inventory.
- Provides expert technical assistance management and oversight for maintenance contracts. Performs site visits as needed to ensure compliance of maintenance contracts for the Zone. Provides and recommends ways to accomplish and improve service requirements by providing analysis of elevator systems data and call reports to determine and evaluate malfunctioning equipment.
- Acts as the liaison on maintenance and repair contracts between agency and vertical transportation contractors. Reviews and approves work reporting documents and inspection reports for the zones inventory.
- Supports zonal and national efforts to accurately track and report zonal Vertical Transportation (VT) equipment into an electronic asset system.
- US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected you must meet the following conditions:
- Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- Serve a one year probationary period if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Securitys e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
- Obtain and maintain a QEI-1 certification by anorganization accredited by ASME.
- Site work may involve moderate risks or discomfort due to high levels ofnoise and vibrations and dust and grease. Special safety precautions are required at construction sitesand the employee may be required to use protective devices such as goggles gloves masks safetyshoes and hard hats.
To evaluate your qualifications your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated we recommend including the following information:
Name address telephone number email address;
Job Title (if Federal Service provide series and grade; if not in GS plan provide GS equivalent grade);
Relevant work experienceshould include employer name job title start and end dates (month/year) the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
Education certifications or licensuresIf the job announcement requires any education certifications or licensures make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.
Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications you may be rated ineligible.
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g. Peace Corps Americorps) we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
The GS-13salary range starts at $106437 per year.
If you are a new federal employee your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Evaluating elevators escalators and other vertical transportation equipment to verify compliance with safety maintenance and code requirements; and
Conveying maintenance construction code and contract deficiencies to managers mechanics and contractors; and
Providing technical advice and developing specifications and estimates for the design and construction of elevators in new buildings as well as for repair alteration modernization projects on existing facilities.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their profile. This willallow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.
On a case-by-case basis the following incentives may be approved:
Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
There are 8 total vacancies which may be filled in any of the following locations:
Washington DC
Kansas City MO
Fort Worth TX
Lakewood CO
Tacoma WA
New York NY
Boston MA
San Francisco CA
St Louis MO
Los Angeles CA
Orlando FL
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
