AgencyDept of Labor
DivisionStandards, Inspections Division
Job Classification TitleBoiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector (S)
Position Number60012909
GradeNC15
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the health, safety and general well-being of the workers in the state. The laws and programs the Department administers affect every worker in the state. The Department is organized into three primary divisions which carry out the Department's principle regulatory, enforcement and promotional programs, and the administrative operations. The three primary divisions have divisions, bureaus and offices under each, which carry out the specific and specialized portions of the NCDOL mission. The Department employs approximately 385 employees. To learn more about the NC Department of Labor, please visit our website at
Description of WorkEmployee will conduct in-service inspections and verify necessary calculations during the installation, operation and maintenance, of boilers and pressure vessels and guides contractors for repairs. Provides information, guidance, and unofficial interpretation of adopted codes and standards; investigates accidents and incidents; provides written and electronic reports; schedules inspections, and consultations. Employee will travel throughout North Carolina and overnights stays will be required.
This is a telework position. Candidates must reside in Iredell or adjacent county within 90 days of hire date.
A valid driver's license is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $55,221.00 - $96,639.00
The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date and located in Iredell County.
Preference given to candidate that possess the National Board Inservice Commission.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to boilers and pressure vessels including the application, fabrication and design of all types of boiler and pressure vessels.
Demonstrated ability to ensure that boilers and pressure vessels meet the requirements of established codes and standards.
Demonstrated ability to comprehend complex technical data and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate thoughts, ideas and information orally and in writing.
This position requires considerable walking, climbing, bending, stooping and twisting.
Preference will be given to candidates that possess the National Board In-Service Commission.
A valid driver's license is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
To apply for this position, please click APPLY link above.
SEE ATTACHED RESUME WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. To receive credit, all experience must be included in the work history sections. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
If you are the selected candidate, you will be required to submit a certified 10-year driving record as a condition of employment.
Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
NCDOL uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most highly qualified applicants.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High school or a General Equivalent Development (GED) diploma; and four years of experience in the construction, installation, operation, or maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
Necessary Special Qualifications Successful completion of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels' Inspectors In-Service Inspector Commission examination within the first 9 months of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:Kyla Starr Virden
Recruiter Email:
JR-110464