Job Specification
SAFETY INSPECTOR
DEFINITION:
Under direction does the field and office work involved in the
inspection within a designated area to enforce and insure compliance
with public safety and health regulations as required by various safety
statutes; inspects work areas to eliminate hazardous conditions and to
insure that employees are adhering to safety regulations; does related
work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Based upon general guidelines established by the Office of Safety
Compliance, arranges schedule of general inspection and follow-up
inspection activity, continuously revising the schedule of inspection
activity as made necessary by assignment to investigate imminent
hazards and special emphasis projects.
Investigates and inspects the structural conditions of buildings,
construction sites, equipment and operating conditions as it relates to
the High Voltage Proximity Act, with emphasis on high voltage exposures
to the public and the disruption of power to the public served.
Promptly enforces compliance with public safety and health
regulations by issuing handwritten "order to cease violations" when
inspections and investigation reveals violations. Cites specific
regulations and laws violated and describes the nature of the violation
in detail. Fixes a reasonable time for abatement based upon the
seriousness of the hazard, the work required to correct the condition
and the time required to obtain and install needed material or
equipment and includes time permitted for abatement of the order.
Makes follow-up inspections to determine compliance with orders
issued. If violations are not abated, recommends extension of time for
compliance or prosecution to enforce the order based upon the facts in
each situation.
Recommends whether or not and how much of a monetary penalty
should be imposed for each violation, giving due consideration to the
size of the business, the gravity of the violation, the good faith of
the employer or owner or other person responsible and the history of
previous violations.
Recommends issuance of an imminent hazard order prohibitiing
further employment or operation, if inspection and investigation
reveals violations which could reasonably be expected to cause death or
serious physical harm immediately or before such imminent hazard could
be eliminated through usual enforcement procedures.
When fires, accidents, injuries or fatalities occur, conducts
investigations of the circumstances of the accident and the means taken
to comply with the provisions of the law.
Measures distances, prepares sketches and uses sound level meters,
meggar, explosives meters, and other scientific and engineering
equipment and instruments to assist in determining compliance with
regulations.
Appears as a witness in all enforcement actions, such as show
cause hearings, administrative hearings, settlement conferences, court
actions, and investigates discrimination complaints.
In the course of enforcement activity, instructs the public,
employers, and their representatives, in the requirements of public
safety and health regulations, first aid, and accident prevention.
Checks sanitary conditions of facilities used by the public and
employees.
Visits local fire, health, buildings inspector, and welfare
offices in order to secure their cooperation with the plans, programs,
and policies of the Department.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative written reports
of general inspections, follow-up inspections, complaint investigations
and accident investigations, including when required, statement of
violations of the law, and containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations for the elimination of hazardous conditions and
practices.
Documents essential records and files as outlined in the various
laws and regulations.
Makes daily written and telephone reports of activities.
Maintains such records at home as are necessary to enable proper
scheduling of inspection activities.
Reads and applies public safety and health statutes and
regulations and receives reenforcement training as each new regulation
is promulgated in order to keep current in the area.
May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) years of experience in the construction, repair, or
inspection of buildings and/or mechanical equipment in the industrial,
mercantile, manufacturing, or recreational industry.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required experience
may substitute college credits on the basis of (30) semester hours for
each year of experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. The semester
hour credits will be limited to: mathematics, sciences, engineering
subjects, and/or statistics.
LICENSE:
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 AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the methods useful in testing fire alarm and
signal system, elevators, hoists, machinery safeguards, buildings,
construction sites, and businesses for safety and compliance with law.
Knowledge of elementary safety and industrial concepts,
terminology, tools, devices, and procedures.
Knowledge of the present day business and industrial
activities in New Jersey and of the public and worker health and safety
hazards.
Knowledge of and familiarity with the fire fighting equipment
required by laws of New Jersey and their proper installation,
servicing, and operation.
Knowledge of the procedures likely to be most effective in the
inspection of places covered by the various safety statutes.
Knowledge in the laws of New Jersey pertaining to the
operation of establishments in accordance with the various state
safety statutes.
Ability to interpret the laws of New Jersey pertaining to the
protection of the health and safety of the public.
Ability to conduct inspections and investigations.
Ability to compute simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to organize assigned field safety inspection work and
develop effective work methods.
Ability to enforce the rules and regulations and establish
rapport with those subject to these rules and regulations.
Ability to conduct the required extensive field visits,
inspections and tests.
Ability to take and maintain a firm stand when differences of
opinion and interpretation arise.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Ability to recognize actual and potentially dangerous
conditions hazardous to the health and safety of the public.
Ability to make special investigations as may be required.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative
written reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to maintain the essential records and files.
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.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 17242 | | S | C | NE | 16 | N/A | I16 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
LR 10/08/2011 |
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