Position Information

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleAgency Safety & Health Representative 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 228747

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $56183 to $71719 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Assist in developing and administering mandated programs for the Health & Safety unit.
• Assist in conducting extensive field visits, on-site inspections, accident investigations, safety training, and awareness programs for OGS and all hosted State agencies.
• Assist in determining applicability of safety and health standards to agency operations.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory federal, State and departmental safety and health requirements under the direction of the Agency Safety and Health Representative 2.
• May assist with development of quality assurance and quality control mechanisms to evaluate safety and health program effectiveness.
• Monitor compliance with safety and health policies and procedures under the direction of the Agency Safety and Health Representative 2.
• Assist in developing and conducting mandatory safety and health training programs.
• Coordinate safety and health training activities with agency management and other hosted State agencies under the direction of the Agency Safety and Health Representative 2.
• Inspect work sites and operations for fire, water or other safety hazards, and makes recommendations for necessary improvements, reporting to Agency Safety and Health Representative 2.
• Review facility emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures and reports findings to Agency Safety and Health Representative 2.
• Identify potentially hazards in construction design and makes recommendations for change and/or implementation of safe operating guidelines under the Agency Safety and Health Representative 2.
• May represent the agency at various meetings, as necessary in lieu of the Agency Safety and Health Representative 2.
• Assist with OGS Health and Safety Shoe program. Includes issuing monthly Vouchers for employees to use local stores that have safety shoes on Contract and working on the Annual on-site safety shoe program.
• Assist with DOL-PESH inspections and help develop abatement plans as required for any Notice of violations issued.
• Assist the OGS Asbestos Program Manager on internal permits for Minor Abatements under OGS Operations and Maintenance Plan.
• Conduct Indoor Air Quality Screening with Direct reading Instrument and help tenants with complaints on Indoor Air Quality.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs
• Travel required (approximately 15%)
• Possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
• Respond to or provide consultation on Post Injury/Incident After Action Assessments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

Four years of experience in the field of occupational safety and health, fire safety and prevention or building design relating to fire codes.
Substitutions:
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience.

OR
NY HELPS (Promotional): One year of experience in a position allocated to Grade 8 or higher AND
Either 1. one year of experience in the field of occupational safety and health, industrial safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety and prevention,* construction safety, or building design relating to fire codes.
Or 2. 30 semester college credits in occupational safety and health, industrial safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety and prevention, construction safety, or building design relating to fire codes.
Or 3. Successful completion of NYS Firefighter 1 certification.

OR
Transfer: Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/

Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all 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.
The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/SP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.