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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/02/22

Applications Due08/16/22

Vacancy ID109776

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleAdaptive Equipment Specialist - CNYDDSO

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $49202 to $62806 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address Nixon Park

4601 Nixon Park Drive

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13215

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST:
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 designing and manufacturing assistive technology devices for individuals with disabilities.
Selection Criteria:
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate and will be evaluated against the following criteria:
• Demonstrated experience in providing wheelchair preventive maintenance and repair services is desirable.
• Evidence of ability to/experience in working with various materials including, but not limited to, wood, plastic, foams, metals, fabrics, etc.
• Experience in upholstery/sewing.
• Demonstrated experience/training in the use of equipment, as well as manual & power tools used to repair wheelchairs/DME, and/or for adaptive equipment/DME fabrication & modification.
• Demonstrated experience in electronics. Ability to work with 6, 23 and 24 V Gel and Acid Batteries.
• Ability to prioritize work requests as routine or emergency, according to individuals’ needs and parts availability.
• Ability to schedule wheelchair preventive maintenance and repairs, in priority order and in the most time & cost efficient manner; provide loaner wheelchairs/DME as needed & available.
• Ability to maintain a daily documentation of work, inventory of supplies and equipment, document completed work on individuals’ wheelchairs in electronic files, and utilize computer for recordkeeping duties.
• Ability to maintain, store/inventory, and use parts from condemned wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment/DME.
• Ability to do online & telephone searches for adaptive equipment/DME-related parts & supplies, and order as needed, following Agency procurement process.
• Ability to follow safety procedures per OSHA/PESH requirements, maintain shop in orderly, safe condition including cleaning and storing of equipment after use and reporting equipment malfunctions immediately to supervisor.
• Ability to provide training to Occupational & Physical Therapy staff in the use of hand tools to provide basic repairs & adjustments to DME, as well as other trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Ability to interact appropriately with a wide variety of people, i.e. individuals, family member, all levels of staff and departments, outside vendors, etc.
• Possess an acceptable attendance record
• Possess an acceptable work record (e-file).

NOTE: Please include your social security number to confirm service verification and for transfer eligibility determination purposes.

Duties Description TITLE/GRADE: Adaptive Equipment Specialist, SG 14

SALARY/UNIT: SG 14
$49,202 - $62,806

NEGOTIATING UNIT: Professional, Scientific & Technical (PS&T)
OFFICE/REGION: State Operations Region 2
DIVISION/DEPT: Central New York DDSOO
LOCATION: Nixon Park
4601 Nixon Park Drive
Syracuse, NY 13215

SCHEDULE: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sa/Su Pass
(With Flexibility to Meet Program Needs)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking to fill an Adaptive Equipment Specialist position to provide routine repairs and preventive maintenance of wheelchairs & durable medical equipment (DME), as well as design, fabrication & modification of a variety of durable medical/adaptive equipment. Includes coordinating and maintaining repair schedules, prioritizing work requests, maintaining appropriate daily and monthly reports, and inventory of supplies and equipment in an orderly, safe condition. Work is done in program and residential areas in addition to the AES Shop.

Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified candidates should submit a posting reply form (PRF-1) and/or a resume and cover letter by 8/12/22 to:
Central New York DDSO
Attn: Human Resources
101 W. Liberty St
Rome NY 13440
Fax: 315-338-0443
Email: cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Any questions regarding the duties or selection criteria for this position may be directed to Joseph Scalise, Chief PT 315-339-6539 ext. 3319 or via email at joseph.a.scalise@opwdd.ny.gov.
Please note that it is the responsibility of each applicant to submit a complete and accurate application including all education, training, and experience relevant to this position. The search committee reserves the right to consider only those applications which clearly indicate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and selection criteria. Information contained in your application will be used by the committee to determine which candidates will be called for an interview.
Please reference the above EOA #22-244 in all correspondence.

Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: 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. For more information regarding PSLF please visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice.


Please note:

• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone 315-336-2300 ext578

Fax 315-338-0443

Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Central New York DDSO

101 W. Liberty St

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified candidates should submit a posting reply form (PRF-1) and/or a resume and cover letter by 8/12/22 to:
Central New York DDSO
Attn: Human Resources
101 W. Liberty St
Rome NY 13440
Fax: 315-338-0443
Email: cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Any questions regarding the duties or selection criteria for this position may be directed to Joseph Scalise, Chief PT 315-339-6539 ext. 3319 or via email at joseph.a.scalise@opwdd.ny.gov.
Please note that it is the responsibility of each applicant to submit a complete and accurate application including all education, training, and experience relevant to this position. The search committee reserves the right to consider only those applications which clearly indicate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and selection criteria. Information contained in your application will be used by the committee to determine which candidates will be called for an interview.
Please reference the above EOA #22-244 in all correspondence.

Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: 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. For more information regarding PSLF please visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice.


Please note:

• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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