Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleAgency Safety and Health Representative 2 - (NYS HELPS) - Region 9
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $74193 to $94121 Annually
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-
• 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
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.
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.
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 minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Promotional: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as an Agency Safety and Health Representative 1.
Open Competitive:
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.
Substitution: an associate in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
*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 the 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.
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.
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.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt
The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into 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. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Julie.dellio@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Administrative Services
50 Wolf Rd.
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R09-26-36 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 28, 2026 to
Julie Dellio
50 Wolf Rd
Albany, NY 12205
Julie.dellio@dot.ny.gov