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The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Labor and
Industry, Safety Inspection Unit is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the
position of Amusement Ride Inspector I. This is the intermediate level of work in the
inspection of amusement attractions, vertical, inclined and stairway lifts, personnel hoists
and other related devices in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules,
regulations and codes and to safeguard the general public. Work is performed on-site at
amusement parks, carnivals and outdoor sites where travel is required. Extreme weather
conditions may exist where heat, cold, wind and snow combined with dirty and greasy equipment
will result in working conditions being uncomfortable. The work requires the use of specialized
safety equipment such as safety shoes and gloves, protective ear wear and eyewear, hardhats
and fall protection. The work requires climbing, crawling, bending and stooping in confined
spaces and at great heights.
Minimum Education and Experience 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.
Note: Additional experience performing safety inspections of amusement
attractions and related devices for a federal, state or local regulatory inspection program
may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education.
Licenses, Registrations and Certificates:
Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned
duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be
required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees in this classification must obtain and maintain 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.
Special Requirements of the Classification:
Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on 24 hours a day
basis and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they
can be reached, or carry an electronic pager.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in
accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
Selection Process and Assessment:
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application
(and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this
recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing
date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will
be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment
(eligible) list to be used by DLLR for at least one year.
Examination:
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and
experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that
you report all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and
accurately (RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY PORTION OF THE APPLICATION).
How to Apply
All qualified applicants must submit a completed Maryland State application
(MS-100 - No Resumes) and a copy of your high school diploma/GED to:
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