NY HELPYes

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleConsultant in Physical Standards & Safety (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $8232600 to $104230 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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

County New York

Street Address Division of Shelter Oversight and Compliance

317 Lenox Avenue

City Harlem

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Duties Description Duties of position 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 for 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.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Seven years of experience in technical building construction or building code enforcement related activities such as inspecting materials and work products at building construction projects for adherence to contracts and to acceptable construction practices to ensure that quality, safety and other standards are maintained.

*Substitution: an associate degree 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.

OR

55 b/c: These positions are eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov).

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

OR
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Harlem.

Additional Comments Full-time, permanent, or contingent permanent appointments will be made. These positions will require travel at approximately 50%. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.
Remarks:
• Candidates should reference posting 26-093 when submitting your application.
• If submitting electronically, please reference posting 26-093 as part of your subject line.
• If you are interested in applying to these positions, please visit how to apply for applicant instructions.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

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 ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #26-093" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate. If you require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.