Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleLaboratory Security Director (Project Coordinator)* - 12530

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Director's Office/Security

Empire State Plaza, Biggs Laboratory

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Laboratory Security Director (Project Coordinator) will direct the Wadsworth Center’s Security and Emergency Services ensuring the protection of Wadsworth Center employees, facilities, and assets 24/7 across five locations. The incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive security master plan for Wadsworth’s facilities. This includes monitoring, reviewing and interpreting laws and regulations governing security requirements in unique laboratory facilities. Design, promote, and oversee the Security Risk Assessment Program for the Wadsworth Center. Develop, prepare, and implement an emergency response program that addresses and incorporates the federal incident command structure as it relates to the biological, chemical, nuclear, and select agent concerns. Establish and direct the Wadsworth Center Security Officer Training School pursuant to section 6028.6 of the NYCRR.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: nine years of experience managing security services within a facility operating in a regulatory environment, such as a public health laboratory, energy facility, or military base setting. Two years of this experience must have included supervision of security operation staff.

Note: Experience limited to general police, peace, and/or patrol officer duties is not considered qualifying.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated strong leadersip in managing security and emergency service programs in a highly regulatory environment. Experience supervising uniformed security officers staff providing 24/7 security. Possession of current Federal or State certification in Incident Command and/or Emergency Management, and experience and certification in conducting the Security Guard Training Program (SGTP) preferred.

Additional Comments Background checks are required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations.

* Initial appointment will be made as Laboratory Security Director (Project Coordinator), Temporary position, with an hourly rate of $53.26 and represented by PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF). It is anticipated that this position will become a permanent, non-competitive, Laboratory Security Director, G-662, represented by M/C at a later date.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/LSDPC/12530

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street RM 2217, Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MPP/LSDPC/12530 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/LSDPC/12530, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.