AMUSEMENT RIDE INSPECTOR I

About the role

The Maryland Department of Labor is seeking an Amusement Ride Inspector I to join the Division of Labor and Industry, Safety Inspection program. The primary purpose is to ensure the safety of the public by conducting inspections and investigations related to the setup and operation of amusement attractions operating in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Train on amusement attractions at various locations throughout the State for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and manufacturer's specifications.
• Work with amusement attraction owners to ensure proper setup of rides.
• Perform strip-downs, annual, and setup inspections.
• Prepare and submit required inspection activity reports on a timely basis, including Daily Activity, Inspection Checklist, Safety Order Forms, Expenses, State Vehicle Fleet Sheet.
• Maintain state issued equipment, including vehicles, test equipment, personal protective equipment, cameras, and video equipment, reference manuals, etc.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining a library of applicable manuals, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Two years of experience in the construction, installation, repair, adjustment, or inspection of amusement attractions, vertical, inclined, and stairway chair lifts, personnel hoists, and related devices.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience performing safety inspections of amusement attractions and related devices for a federal, state, or local regulatory inspection program or private entity performing similar work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute a minimum of five years of experience performing mechanical work for the education and experience requirements, provided they have knowledge and have provided work with: gears, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics; electrical systems, wiring, and controls; braking systems, speed controls, and emergency stop mechanisms.
• Familiarity with tools such as calipers, torque wrenches, and ultrasonic testing equipment, as well as visual and non-destructive testing methods, is required.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance classifications or General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance specialty codes in the Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Qualifications

• Experience applying safety regulations, industry standards, and manufacturer specifications to identify hazards and assess compliance.
• Experience preparing clear, detailed inspection or investigative reports and communicating findings to stakeholders.
• Level I certification from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials or equivalent through an accredited engineering or technical certification program before progressing to the Amusement Ride Inspector II level.

Skills

• Knowledge of amusement attractions and their setup and operation.
• Ability to prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Proficiency in safety regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Eligible for full State benefits, including flexible hours, paid holidays, generous paid leave package, state pension, tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans, comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, and prescription plans, and flexible spending account plans.
• Equal opportunity employer.