Elevator Compliance Specialist

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Date:  Nov 25, 2025
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60661

Job Requisition ID:  51835

Job Requisition ID:  51835 
Closing Date: 
​Agency:  Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title:  EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option: 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $6,589/Month; Full-Range $6,589 - $9,541/Month - CBA Language Applies
Job Type:  Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County:  Cook
Number of Vacancies:  1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number

 51835

 

Why Work for Illinois?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Marketing Statement

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is accepting applications to fill the position of Elevator Compliance Specialist.  Under the direction of the Elevator Safety Division Manager, the candidate will travel throughout the state and review elevator safety-related state laws, rules, policies, procedures, administrative and court orders, and other similar government and OSFM mandates to ensure local municipalities are complying with all applicable requirements.  The ability to analyze information and develop complex, comprehensive reports based on findings is essential.  The candidate ideally has a compliance background and will work to ensure Illinois municipalities comply with the Elevator Safety and Compliance Act.  As the Elevator Compliance Specialist and employee of the State of Illinois, the selected candidate will have access to state healthcare, benefits, and a pension plan.  We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join the OSFM team.

Essential Functions

  • As the Elevator Compliance Specialist for the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Elevator Safety Division, serves as the statewide administrator, ensuring Illinois municipalities comply with the Elevator Safety and Compliance Act.
  • As the Elevator Compliance Specialist and function administrator, reviews elevator safety-related state laws, rules, policies, procedures, administrative and court orders, and other similar governments and OSFM mandates to ensure local municipalities are complying with all applicable requirements in a uniform and consistent manner.
  • Composes, prepares, edits, and tracks a variety of audit reports, compliance reports, and notifications.
  • Travels statewide to sites to verify compliance information and provides training as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
  • Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires one (1) year of experience coordinating a regulatory program.
  • Requires three (3) years of experience enforcing compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers one (1) year of experience coordinating a regulatory program.
  • Prefers three (3) years of experience enforcing compliance requirements.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience conducting risk analysis in a regulatory environment.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience in the application and enforcement of state elevator safety laws, rules, codes, and standards.
  • Prefers four (4) years of experience working in the elevator safety industry.
  • Prefers OSHA 10-hour certification.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
  • Requires the ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to travel with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
  • Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
  • This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)).  Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.  This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

Work Hours:  Monday through Friday / 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM / Hybrid Work Options Available
Headquarter Location:  555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County:  Cook
Agency Contact:  Kathy Fairfield
Email:  sfm.hr@illinois.gov
Phone #:  217-785-6746


Posting Group: Public Safety

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

About the Agency

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire service in the protection of life, property, and the environment through communication, inspection, investigation, certification, and licensing.  The OSFM is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

  • A Pension Plan
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Chicago