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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/21/16

Applications Due08/21/16

Vacancy ID31737

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleConsultant in Physical Standards & Safety

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $64302 to $81415 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 90%

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? No

County New York

Street Address Bureau of Shelter Services

317 Lenox Avenue

City Harlem

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Minimum Qualifications Provisional: Seven years of experience in technical construction related activities including reviewing construction plans, drawings and specifications, consulting with architects and engineers, and safety and accident prevention work. This experience must have included two years of experience providing technical assistance in a formalized physical standards and safety program. College education may be substituted for up to four years of the general qualifying experience at a rate of 30 college credits equal to one year of experience.

Please submit a resume and writing sample.

Duties Description The duties of the positions will include, but not be limited to:

• Conduct annual inspections and investigate resident complaints of homeless shelters throughout New York State to ensure facilities comply with applicable laws, department regulations, fire department specifications, safety requirements and local building codes; identify potential health and safety issues; oversee the development of corrective action plans; and conduct follow-up inspections to ensure that deficiencies are corrected;

• Monitor the construction of new facilities and structures proposed for rehabilitation, review costs and feasibility of planned construction within the framework of applicable codes and standards. Conduct periodic site visits to ensure that construction is completed consistent with all appropriate regulations;

• Analyze proposed and existing operational plans for compliance with State regulations and administrative directives relating to nutrition and food service components, staffing standards, fire/safety environmental concerns, and resident security. Conduct scheduled site visits to ensure consistency with all applicable guidelines;

• Respond directly to correspondence related to single adult and family shelter questions regarding regulations, administrative guidelines, and other issues;

• Work with local social services districts, other State agencies, and other divisions within the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to create a consistent statewide approach to the development of regulations pertaining to shelter safety, security, and environmental concerns;

• Provide technical assistance pertaining to building construction and rehabilitation, operational plans, fire and safety issues, and the applicability and interpretation of State and local rules, codes and regulations to facility operators, local officials, and other public and private agencies;

• Provide training to shelter operators and staff to familiarize them with policies and procedures, as well as State and local codes and regulations regarding the standard operations of shelters throughout New York State.

Additional Comments Location pay - $3026.00

Statewide travel is required. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

Provisional appointments will be made. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this posting. If provisional appointments are made, candidates will be required to take the Consultant in Physical Standards & Safety examination and must obtain a score that allows for their permanent appointment to the title.
Candidates should reference posting #16-101 when submitting your cover letter and resume for these positions. If submitting your application electronically, please reference posting #16-101 as part of your subject line.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous information will not be interpreted in the candidates favor. Specific dates must include the month and year employment and/or education started and ended.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 402-3991

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingCandidates should reference posting #16-101 when submitting your cover letter and resume for these positions. If submitting your application electronically, please reference posting #16-101 as part of your subject line.

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