LIQUEFIED
petroleum gas safety code enforcement officer
general purpose:
Positions
in this job family are involved in the inspection of liquefied petroleum gas
equipment systems , and procedures for compliance with state and federal
laws. This includes conducting
investigations of fires and explosions in homes and buildings where petroleum
gas was present, investigating violations, and advising owners and operators of
corrective measures for compliance. Provide first response to LP gas truck
accidents, take control of the scene, direct safe procedures, clean up site and
determine cause of accident.
TYPICAL functions:
The functions within this
job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
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Inspects liquefied petroleum gas systems in private
residences, public buildings and at dealers’ premises and storage plants.
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Fight terrorism through coordination efforts with Homeland
Security.
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First responder to LP truck accidents, take control of scene
and clean up.
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Inspects liquefied petroleum gas tanks for conformance to
safety codes.
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Approves or condemns apparatus in accordance with applicable
safety rules.
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Investigates and files reports on the cause of accidents
resulting from the use of liquefied petroleum gas.
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Gathers evidence of rules violations; appears as a witness
in trials or hearings concerning violations.
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Inspects liquefied petroleum gas transport trucks annually.
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Prepares reports and maintains inspection records.
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Administers and grades examinations for permits (except
Class 1 Dealers and Class 10 Managers).
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Issues citations, makes arrests, testifies at trials and
hearings.
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Attend schools yearly on CLEET, arson, fires, explosions, LP
truck accidents and investigations to improve performance.
level
descriptors:
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Safety Code Enforcement Officer job family has two levels, which are
distinguished by the complexity of assignments, the level of expertise required
to perform the duties assigned, and the responsibility assigned for providing
leadership to others.
This is the basic level of
this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing
routine entry-level work in a training status to build their skills in
inspecting liquefied petroleum gas equipment, and investigating accidents.
Also, they must complete CLEET training and training of fire and
explosion investigations. Employees are
assigned duties in a training status to build skills in the enforcement of
federal and state laws, rules and regulations regarding the safety procedures
to transport, store and transfer LP gas in this state.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of
liquefied petroleum gas dispersing and storage equipment and systems; of
installation and transportation of liquefied petroleum gas; of safety
precautions; of basic law enforcement practices and procedures, and report
writing. Ability is required to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to express
ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to follow oral and
written instructions.
Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by
statute (52 O.S. 2001, 420.2), which
requires “Two years experience in actual physical installation or inspection of
liquefied petroleum gas systems, containers, apparatus or appliances or
installations thereof.”
This is the career level
where employees are assigned responsibility for performing complex
investigations of liquefied petroleum gas related accidents and determining
“cause” when possible, and for compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations concerning LP gas equipment.
In this role, they will be required to apply advanced techniques of
investigation and inspection, and will provide technical guidance, direction
and training to other Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Code Enforcement
Officers This position may have direct
supervisory responsibilities due to being first responders to an accident and
taking control of the scene.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in
Level I, plus knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the
storage of liquefied petroleum gas.
Ability is required to provide on-the-job training to other officers and
to follow complex oral and written instructions.
Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by 52 O.S.
2001, 420.2, which requires “Two years experience in actual physical installation
or inspection of liquefied petroleum gas systems, containers, apparatus or
appliances or installations thereof”. Plus an additional two years as a
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Code Enforcement Officer.
special requirementS:
Applicants must successfully
complete certification as a Peace Officer with the State of Oklahoma, as
provided by Title 52 O.S., 1981 Supp., Section 420.7(d).
Applicant
shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years. Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related
travel normally associated with this position. Applicants must be willing and
able to be on call twenty-four (24) hours per day; be willing to travel
frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time; be willing to
relocate to the area of assignment; be willing to accept the physical
discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work.