Location: Utica,NY, USA
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 11/21/24
Applications Due12/06/24
Vacancy ID173410
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NY HELPYes
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleAgency Safety & Health Representative 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade20
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $72032 to $91381 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Oneida
Street Address 207 Genesee Street
City Utica
StateNY
Zip Code13501
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Promotional Exam: Three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Agency Safety and Health Representative 1. After one year of the service described in the Minimum Qualifications, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list. Open Competitive Exam: Either 1. seven years of experience in the field of occupational safety and health, industrial safety, industrial hygiene, construction safety, fire safety and prevention,* or building design relating to fire codes; Or 2. 30 semester college credits in occupational safety and health, industrial safety, industrial hygiene, construction safety, fire safety and prevention, or building design relating to fire codes AND six years of experience as described above. You must include with your application a list of qualifying courses, showing the names of each course, number of credits, the date(s) of course completion and the college or university where the education was received; Or 3. a bachelor's or higher degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety and health AND three years of the experience described above. *Experience limited to firefighting (paid or volunteer) is NOT qualifying.
Agency Safety and Health Representative 1 and 2 candidates who are appointed to positions in the NYS Department of Transportation will be required to successfully complete six code courses as required by the NYS Department of State. Probationers who do not complete this coursework will be terminated for failure to successfully complete probation. At time of interview, you may be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your ability to meet the transportation needs of the job. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis. New York State residence is not required. Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Transportation and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Agency Safety and Health Representative 1.
Duties Description As an Agency Safety and Health Representative 2, you would work under the general direction of the Agency Safety and Health Director 1. Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Establish, organize, coordinate, conduct, and review a comprehensive health, safety, and accident prevention program,
* Make extensive field visits and on-site inspections,
* Develop and administer a safety education and training program,
* Investigate crashes and injuries,
* Participate in meetings and discussions with all levels of management,
* Administer and ensure compliance with applicable safety and health standards,
* Manage the Tennant Safety Organization for 50 Wolf Road,
* Conduct First Aid, CPR and AED training At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the travel requirements of the position by maintaining a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and/or having access to reliable transportation. This position will include travel within the State. Specific requirements, if any, will be discussed at the time of interview. At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the travel requirements of the position either by possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or access to reliable transportation. Use of Personal Vehicle may be required for work related purposes. Reimbursement will be provided in accordance with NYS OSC requirements. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@oer.ny.gov.
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name HR Canvassing
Telephone 315-###-####
Fax 315-###-####
Email Address ...@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street 207 Genesee Street
City Utica
State NY
Zip Code 13051
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R2-24-79 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 6, 2024 to:
PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: ...@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)###-####
HR-Canvassing
NYS Department of Transportation
207 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501