Position Information

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AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleSupervising Safety & Health Inspector, Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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 1220 Washington Avenue

State Office Campus, Building 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Safety and Health Program Manager, the incumbent will:
• Supervise staff of Safety and Health Inspectors and Industrial Hygienists engaged in the conduct of safety and health inspections of public sector facilities including state, county, city and town office buildings.
• Ensure conformance with New York State occupational safety and health standards.
• Plan and schedule the work.
• Monitor employee performance and program operations.
• Train subordinates.
• Review staff reports
• Review inspector’s daily work summaries
• Provide and conduct outreach to promote program and training to public and private sectors
• Conduct training activities for subordinates
• Supervise licensing, certification, and installation activities of individuals and various kinds of businesses to ensure safety and health of employees and the public
• Recommend revisions to laws, rules and regulations
• Oversee the maintenance of files on all inspected industries
• Prepare for hearings
• Process penalty assessments.
• Employees will be required to travel, multiple days/nights, for training purposes, not to exceed one week at a time.

Minimum Qualifications As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Supervising Safety & Health Inspector position. If you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Supervising Safety & Health Inspector eligible list for this location, if one exists.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
DOL Employees Only
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as an Associate Safety & Health Inspector OR two years as a Senior Safety & Health Inspector.
If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Associate Safety & Health Inspectors or Senior Safety & Health Inspectors respond as interested, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Associate Safety & Health Inspectors or Senior Safety & Health Inspectors without further examination.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

Provisional Qualifications:
DOL Employees only
Candidate must have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as an Associate Safety & Health Inspector OR two years as a Senior Safety & Health Inspector.
The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Additional Comments This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.

Some positions may require a medical examination prior to appointment, and you will be responsible for the payment for the clinical laboratory test fee. Appointees to the positions that require this examination may also be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.

Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
•13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
•Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
•Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
•Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
•Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
•NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
•Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
•Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
•Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

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

How to Apply

Name Andrea Berdar

Telephone (518) 457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 12

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.

https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol

Vacancy: 215776
Title: Supervising Safety & Health Inspector
Location: Albany

Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum
qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.

Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.

All documents must be received by: May 26, 2027

Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.

If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact:
YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)