Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 12/09/16
Applications Due: 12/23/16
Vacancy ID: 35154
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleAdaptive Equipment Specialist
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $42833 to $54678 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7:30 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Saratoga
Street Address Capital District DDSO - Adirondack Clinic
200 Smith Drive
City Corinth
StateNY
Zip Code12822
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in designing and manufacturing assistive technology devices for individuals with disabilities, or two years of full performance level experience in carpentry or a related trade, one year of which must have been in the designing and manufacturing of assistive technology devices for individuals with disabilities.
Assistive technology device: any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Duties Description AES implement a program of design, fabrication and maintenance of adaptive equipment intended to provide optimum therapeutic positioning, function and mobility of individuals with disabilities thus allowing maximum participation of such individuals in habilitation program and progress toward living and working in the least restrictive environment. ?
Additional Comments Please note:
Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Elizabeth Haight
Telephone 518-388-0838
Fax 518-370-7536
Email Address odh.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Capital District DDSO
500 Balltown Road
City Schenectady
State NY
Zip Code 12304
Notes on ApplyingPlease reference EOA#16-688
(Appointment may also be made at the Trainee 1 level and serve up to a two-year traineeship)
(Traineeship 1, NS equated to a Grade 13, $40,507-$51,830) Additional $3,026 downstate adjustment.
Submit cover letter and résumé by November 30, 2016. Please reference the above EOA #2016-370 in all correspondence.
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