DEPUTY DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR- MECHANICAL COMPLIANCE

About the role

The Department of Business and Industry is hiring for a Deputy Division Administrator within the Mechanical Compliance Section of the Division of Industrial Relations. The position can be filled in either Reno or Las Vegas depending on the chosen candidate and the needs of the agency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating section workflow to ensure compliance with NRS 455C and NAC 455C.
• Overseeing the planning and permitting process for the installation and alteration of elevators, boilers, and pressure vessels.
• Overseeing the ongoing inspection and permitting for elevators, boilers, and pressure vessels.
• Overseeing third party inspection programs for elevators, boilers, and pressure vessels.
• Overseeing the elevator emergency response program.
• Providing oversight of enforcement of regulated persons or entities which violate NRS, NAC, and adopted codes.
• Providing oversight of the licensing of elevator mechanics, elevator mechanic helpers/apprentices, elevator inspectors, and boiler inspectors.
• Developing and implementing the section’s strategic goals and initiatives.
• Aiding in budget preparation for the Mechanical Compliance Section.
• Managing the recruitment, training, and development of staff including performance evaluations, employee relations, and performance management.
• Aiding in analysis of legislation, regulations, and policy implementation.
• Testifying before Legislative committees and making presentations.

Requirements

• Certification as a Qualified Elevator Inspector or a Commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors is preferred.
• Candidates must have at least three years of experience in engineering, safety, or public management, along with strong leadership, budgeting, and personnel management skills.
• They should understand legislative and regulatory processes, communicate effectively, collaborate with diverse teams and legal counsel, and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and web-based applications is required.

Qualifications

• A related degree is preferred but may be substituted with equivalent experience.

Skills

• Mechanical safety and compliance oversight,
• knowledge of elevators, escalators, moving walks, boilers, and pressure vessels,
• statutory and regulatory interpretation,
• technical aptitude,
• regulatory enforcement,
• personnel management,
• strategic planning,
• organizational skills,
• project management,
• stakeholder engagement,
• public speaking,
• communication,
• decision-making,
• problem-solving.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Key Skills and Competencies:
• Mechanical safety and compliance oversight,
• knowledge of elevators, escalators, moving walks, boilers, and pressure vessels,
• statutory and regulatory interpretation,
• technical aptitude,
• regulatory enforcement,
• personnel management,
• strategic planning,
• organizational skills,
• project management,
• stakeholder engagement,
• public speaking,
• communication,
• decision-making,
• problem-solving.

Soft Skills

• Professionalism,
• integrity,
• accountability,
• initiative,
• adaptability,
• resilience,
• collaboration,
• teamwork,
• diplomacy,
• leadership,
• emotional intelligence,
• relationship building,
• dependability,
• continuous learning.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.