Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleAgency Safety and Health Director 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $79410 to $99213 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Appointment: Candidates must either be currently active on the eligible list or eligible for 52.6 transfer.
Provisional Appointment: Eight years of experience in the development and administration of occupational health and safety programs for an organization of 500 or more employees.
Or
A bachelor’s or higher degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or industrial engineering AND four years of experience as described above.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Assistant Regional Director, the incumbent is principally responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and delivery of the following program areas: Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA, PESH, CDC, DOH, DOL etc.); Visitor Safety (risk management); Playground Safety (CPSC/ASTM); Automatic External Defibrillator Program (OGS, DOH, EHS); Scaling Program; the Water Safety program (DOH); and assist with the hazardous tree inspection program. The incumbent will:
• Identify and assist occupational safety hazards; developing, implementing, directing and evaluating employee safety and occupational health programs;
• Identify patron health and safety hazards;
• Responsible for developing, implementing, directing and evaluating public health and safety programs within the Park Region including, but not limited to: general risk assessment and hazard abatement, playground safety, water safety program coordination, and concession (food) safety.
• Serve as the Regional Emergency Response Coordinator (“ERC”) and is responsible for identifying and assessing exposure to natural and man-made hazards and assisting facility and regional managers in developing All Hazard Emergency Action Plans to respond to or recover from these events.
• Acts as the primary point of contact within the region for non-police emergency coordination for regional emergencies.
• Reviews regional and facility operations to identify and assess occupational and atron health and safety hazards, develop regional health and safety policies and strategies for implementing these policies, and ensure compliance with occupational and public safety and health regulations and collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting employee safety and health at the regional level.
• Reviews recurrent and difficult to control occupational, and patron health and safety hazards of varying complexity within geographically dispersed job sites.
• Provides intensive, ongoing training on occupational hazards to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of injuries and illnesses.
• Prepare responses to citations for violations of safety and health regulations.
• Assist the Regional Director with budget development related to the region’s health, safety and emergency preparedness/response programs.
• Monitor employee and patron accident reports. Analyze accidents, injuries and near miss incidents; design, recommend and assist facility managers with implementing modifications to procedures and processes to improve safety. Review emergency response actions to determine if improvements and updates are required.
• Coordinate occupational medical monitoring as required.
• Review, evaluate, develop and administer Regional occupational and patron health and safety policies and programs, confirm and develop policies, programs and procedures which conform to sound health and safety practices.
• Provides leadership and supports the Regional Office with all Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) cost-recovery efforts and State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) preparedness programs, as requested, including but not limited to, assisting with the implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning.
• Participates and supports regional park operations efforts throughout the NYC Region including volunteer events, storm response, park projects, and other operational needs as assigned. Fosters a culture of collaboration throughout the NYC Region.
Additional Comments The pay rate for this position is $79,410 plus $3,026 location pay.
OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have the ability to supervise others, communicate effectively, and read and comprehend written materials.
• Must be willing to support NYC Regional operations and special projects to include volunteer events, emergency management response, and operational efforts.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave - leave benefits including 13 days of
paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 8 days of annual paid sick leave.
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York City Regional Office
Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov
Address
17th Floor
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are
interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your
local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application
from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at: https://parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your Part 1 employment application and resume to
nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov and include the job title in the subject line of your email. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. Applications may also be mailed to: Hiring Official, New York State Parks, 163 West 125?? Street, 17?? Floor, New York, NY 10027.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.