The Chief Elevator Inspector needs to demonstrate competence in the following areas: Advanced principles of management; Creative thinking and long-range strategic planning; Program evaluation and performance audit principles; Understanding the Legislative, Washington State Administrative Codes and budget development processes in accordance with Administrative Procedure Act and Office of Financial Management rules; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Expert technical knowledge of elevators and other conveyances; Developing strategies, plans and create program policies that will provide the desired long-term effects for the program as well as its impact on the residents of the state of Washington; Assessing and evaluating effectiveness of inspection programs by utilizing performance criteria and monitor statewide production activities; Conducting strategic and long-range planning relative to complex technical and public safety issues; Effectively analyze and communicate legislative impact, prepare bill analysis, testify before legislative committees and prepare fiscal note; Coaching and mentoring professional staff; Effectively communicating, both orally and in writing, and speak effectively to groups, provide effective briefing and presentations to management and program staff; Effectively interpret and communicate technical codes; Identify and resolve industry related/department problems and ensure compliance; Interpreting, negotiating, and settle disputes for Legal/enforcement purposes; and. The Chief Elevator Inspector for the Department of Labor & Industries is responsible and maintains the authority for making decisions, and judgments, and is accountable for public safety on all elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, belt manlifts, automobile parking elevators, moving walks, and other elevating devices moving people and materials in Washington State as identified in chapter 70.87 RCW and chapter 296-96 WAC.