LP Gas Inspector - Site

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Liquified Gas Inspector (S)

Position Number

60012424

Grade

NC11

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

This division is responsible for inspecting LP Gas installations for compliance with safety codes; the testing of all commercial weighing and measuring devices to ensure their accuracy; inspecting packages to ensure that they contain the stated net contents; the testing of motor fuels for compliance with guaranteed quality specifications; and providing precision mass, volume, temperature and length standard calibrations. These are regulatory programs that result in specific penalties for violations of the applicable laws and regulations. Inspectors are located throughout the State (64 positions) and are supported by two laboratories (10 positions at the Fuel Quality Laboratory, 5 positions at the Metrology Laboratory), as well as the 6 positions in the main division office.

The purpose of this position is to enforce the North Carolina Liquefied Petroleum Gases Law as mandated by Chapter 119,Article 5, of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 2, North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 38 .0700, and NFPA 58 LP Gas Code.

Inspections:

Provide for the safety of the LP-Gas industry and the consuming public by performing detailed inspections of facilities using, storing, transporting, or dispensing LP-Gas. Such inspections will be accurately reported and timely follow-up inspections must be performed as assigned. Inspection of LP-Gas containers and systems will be for compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 58 LP Gas Code and with the specific requirements of G.S.119 and 02NCAC38.0700. These inspections will be performed regularly on commercial and industrial bulk storage installations and on retail dispensing installations, and representative sampling on residential, agricultural, and other user installations as assigned. Inspections include a detailed examination of a variety of sites, including: bulk plants, industrial sites, farming sites, dispensing sites, and domestic sites. Inspection duties include, but are not limited to:

• Checking containers for proper placement and condition, including separation distances from buildings and property lines, excessive corrosion or other damage by impact or exposure to fire, and proper protection from various damaging conditions, including corrosion and impact.
• Checking piping systems to verify the use of proper materials, presence of required equipment, checking for the presence of leaks.
• Verifying the configuration of safety equipment for proper operation, the site for proper access control and egress in case of emergency.
• Determining the presence and accuracy of site documentation, including training records, evaluation of methods of protecting site storage containers, and procedures for operation and maintenance of the site.
• Preparing comprehensive written reports that clearly identify any violations of laws and/or codes and to inform the LP-Gas Program Administrator of special considerations for processing the inspection.
• Upon the conclusion of inspections, discussing the findings of the inspection with appropriate company personnel (propane company owner, branch manager, or service supervisor; dispensing site owner/operator), emphasizing those areas in need of repair or correction.
• Educating users about changes in the code that affect the installation requirements and/or operation requirements of the vehicle and its equipment or the site.

Complaint Investigation:

May be called upon to investigate consumer and/or industry complaints of safety violations and report the findings to the complainant(s) and others as necessary, with recommendations or corrective action. These complaints may reveal serious or minor hazards which must be corrected; they may also be due to lack of knowledge or misunderstandings which must be clarified. Situations could potentially involve public relations problems which would require prompt and delicate handling.

Consultation assistance:

Provide consultation to fire service personnel, inspectors, and state OSHA inspectors regarding the interpretation of LP-Gas laws and safety codes, evaluation of LP-Gas related problems, and to provide education on the properties of LP-Gas and its safe handling. Assists agricultural and supplier personnel in evaluating and solving problems peculiar to agricultural uses of LP-Gas. When requested by federal authorities, coordinate with them to assure safety of LP-Gas use on military installations and other federal properties.

Selected candidate must reside in, or be willing to move to Durham, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Nash, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren or Wilson County or any adjoining county.

Valid Driver''s License is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $45,431 - $46,000

• Must be able to work independently, have strong organizational skills, and communicate effectively with those being inspected.
• Ability to apply state laws & regulations while performing independent inspections of LP-Gas bulk storage sites and dispensers and to make regulatory decisions and direct corrective measures based on the findings.
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions, some of a technical nature.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal regulatory personnel, station owners, third party service companies, industry representatives, and the general public.
• Experience with computers, including data entry, email, and web browsers.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

• Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

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.

Associate's degree in an engineering field or engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience; or completion of high school or a general educational development diploma and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Related experience includes the installation and maintenance of equipment used in the handling, storage, and distribution of liquids, gases, or other hazardous materials or code enforcement, such as building code.

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:

Lori Lynnette Reed

Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov