DLL LABOR INSPECTOR

Date: May 9, 2025

Req ID: 37540

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DIVISION OF LABOR

Anticipated Starting Salary: 40,339.94

Position Number: 22093922
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: May 22, 2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,339.94
OSHA

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

We perfer the candidate have a formal education with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Science, and/or health and science related field; plus, three years of experience in safety/health inspections and investigations.

Knowledge of health, safety, and accident prevention procedures and programs. Knowledge of state and federal laws and agency standards concerning workplace health and safety. Ability to communicate information and provide technical assistance to clients regarding health and safety. Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information and prepare reports. Ability to interpret state and federal laws and regulations and agency standards concerning workplace health and safety. Ability to conduct safety and health surveys, investigate problems, and determine compliance with safety/health standards, laws, and/or regulations. Experience preparing and presenting safety and health training using Microsoft PowerPoint application.

Additionally, we are seeking applicants with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

The candidate should possess good reading, analyzing, interpreting skills, as well as good writing and communication skills. The applicant should have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. The person should have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and governmental regulations.

Position Information

Class Code: X065C

Grade: GS07

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $58,493.00

Summary

The Labor Inspector is responsible for inspecting facilities within the state for compliance in the areas of elevator, building, boiler, fire, and electrical codes depending on assignment. This position is governed by state and federal laws, applicable state and national codes and standards, and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Checks design, blueprints, and engineer's calculations for code compliance and use of code approved materials. Conducts inspections at construction sites to ensure code compliance and notes any items for corrective action by contractors. Prepares inspection reports and issues/denies operating permits. Conducts routine annual and/or semi-annual inspections and verifies that all operating controls and required safety devices are in place and in good working order and that a licensed operator is on duty if required. Approves or disapproves license renewals and recommends necessary repairs and/or corrections. Prepares written reports of all inspections performed, listing any defects, code violations, or unsafe conditions. Investigates complaints of equipment performance, accidents, or possible unsafe conditions and documents findings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Frequent travel within an assigned area and exposure to weather elements and construction sites is required. Occasional climbing of ladders and or stairs at construction sites is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal health and safety laws and regulations. Knowledge of applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI) codes and standards. Ability to conduct on-site inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Ability to review reports for accuracy and completeness. Ability to investigate complaints of equipment performance or unsafe conditions, document findings and recommend corrective action. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal educational equivalent of a high school diploma; completion of a journeyman's program in selected area; plus three years of experience in safety inspections and investigations. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

Must be certified in appropriate inspection area by Arkansas Department of Labor.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.