Board of Industrial Trades (BOIT) at Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plumbing, Electrical Work, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Operating Engineering, Asbestos Work, Elevator Mechanics, Elevator Inspection, Licensure, Bonding, Insurance Requirements, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Consumer Advocacy, Regulation, Public Service

Industry

Government Administration

Description

TOTAL PUBLIC MEMBERS: 15 APPOINTMENT TYPE: Appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council TERM LENGTH (YEARS): 3 years RESIDENCY: District residency required, with strong preference for representation from all 8 wards PAID BOARD: No (all roles are voluntary) DESCRIPTION The Board of Industrial Trades shall regulate the practice of plumbers, gasfitters, electricians, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, steam and other operating engineers, asbestos workers, elevator mechanics, elevator inspectors, except for those employed by the District of Columbia or by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and elevator contractors. The Board may establish bonding and insurance requirements, subcategories of licensure, education, and experience requirements for licensure, and other requirements. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP The Board shall consist of 15 members, as follows: 3 plumbers 2 electricians 2 refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 2 steam and other operating engineers 2 asbestos workers 1 elevator mechanic 1 elevator inspector 1 elevator contractor 1 consumer member. QUALIFICATIONS Professional members shall be licensed in the District and, at the time of their appointment, have been engaged in their practice for a period of not less than 3 years. Consumer Members shall: Be at least 18 years of age; Not be a practitioner of a profession or occupation supervised by that board, or in training to become one; Not have a household member who is a practitioner of a profession or occupation supervised by that board, or in training to become one; and Not own, operate, or be employed in or have a household member who owns, operates, or is employed in a business which has as its primary purpose the sale of goods or services to practitioners of a profession or occupation supervised by that board. TIME COMMITMENT The Board of Industrial Trades meets monthly. If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application and attach the required documentation. All applicants will receive an email confirming their application was received. Applications will be screened as they are received. Candidates deemed most suited based on the application will be contacted to schedule further discussion.

Responsibilities

The Board of Industrial Trades regulates the practice of various trades including plumbing, electrical work, and elevator mechanics. It establishes requirements for licensure, bonding, and education.