State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Elevator Inspection Supervisor (7863AR)

$48.15-$62.58 Hourly / $3,851.42-$5,006.17 BiWeekly /
$100,522.00-$130,661.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the State Building Inspector this class is accountable for supervising the state elevator inspection operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from the Deputy State Building Inspector or other administrative employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises Elevator Inspectors and clerical staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assigns and supervises unit workload; 
  • Reviews inspection reports and test results; 
  • Approves plans for new or remodeled installations and conducts initial acceptance inspection; 
  • Performs in-depth investigations of accidents involving lifting devices; 
  • Performs follow up on challenged inspections; 
  • Develops and implements administrative and operational procedures for conducting elevator inspections; 
  • Provides training for inspectors; 
  • Supervises collection of elevator certification fees; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • standard methods and materials used in construction and operation of lifting devices; 
    • signal systems, installation drawings and wiring diagrams; 
    • relevant state laws and regulations; 
    • inspection and investigation methods and techniques; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience as a licensed Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of the General Experience must have been inspecting elevators at the level of an Elevator Inspector.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in mechanical or electrical engineering may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of three (3) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess at the time of employment and maintain during employment a license as an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 29

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Elevator Inspection Supervisor in Salary Group AR 29 approved effective July 26, 2024. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Revised to modify Minimum Qualifications, Special Requirements, and content) Item No. 25-041

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/26/2025
CLASS: 7863AR; EST: 9/23/1980; REV: 6/27/2025;