New York State Department of Labor
Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee, Albany (NY HELPS)
New York State Department of Labor, Albany, New York, United States
Overview
STANDARD DUTIES: As Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee within the Division of Safety & Health, the incumbent will plan, schedule, and conduct safety & health inspections of selected work sites such as state, county, city, and town offices. Inspections may also be conducted at places of public assembly, ski areas, carnivals, fairs and amusement parks, explosives magazines, power scaffolds, and other window-washing operations. Such work sites may include asbestos abatement projects. The inspections are made in order to assure conformance with established standards, identifying unsafe conditions and work practices, and to protect workers and the public. After successfully completing probation, telecommuting may be permitted with management approval.
Minimum qualifications
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, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
Safety and Health Inspector Trainee:
Four years of experience in field inspections pertaining to the enforcement of building laws, codes, and regulations or in an occupational safety or public safety setting as an evaluator or inspector for a public or private organization evaluating the effectiveness of safety devices, protective equipment, or safety programs; or four years of experience in an apprenticeable trade in the manufacturing or construction industries, or active-duty military, or fire protection, which must include responsibility for the enforcement of safety standards and procedures by workers in that trade; or four years of experience with asbestos or mold inspections or abatement.
Substitution:
An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s 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.
Safety and Health Inspector:
Five years of experience in field inspections pertaining to the enforcement of building laws, codes, and regulations or in an occupational safety or public safety setting as an evaluator or inspector for a public or private organization evaluating the effectiveness of safety devices, protective equipment, or safety programs; or five years of experience in an apprenticeable trade in the manufacturing or construction industries, or active-duty military, or fire protection, which must include responsibility for the enforcement of safety standards and procedures by workers in that trade; or five years of experience with asbestos or mold inspections or abatement.
Substitution:
An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s 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.
Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, 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. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ to register today, in three easy steps.
Competitive minimum qualifications
A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below.
Permanent Competitive qualifications: Provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume.
Transfers and special designations
55b/c qualifications:
This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.
Reassignment qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Safety & Health Inspector/Trainee; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current list for this location if one exists.
70.1 Transfer qualifications:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Salary Grade 12 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
70.4 Transfer qualifications:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to a Salary Grade 12 or higher; a passing score on the Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee exam; must meet the minimum qualifications of a Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .
Preferred qualifications Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Additional comments
A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Appointees may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.
Position specific duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments requiring evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
Benefits and miscellaneous
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Comprehensive benefits package: 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, minimum 13 vacation days; paid sick leave; health, dental, and vision plans; NYS Employee’s Retirement System; Deferred Compensation; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; tuition reimbursement; Paid Parental Leave.
Notes on applying: All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. Documents must be received by October 20, 2025, via email to labor.sm.personnel.workerprotection@labor.ny.gov or mailed to NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 122.. Include Vacancy ID 199624, Safety & Health Inspector - Albany, in the subject line. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer statements apply. If a disability accommodation is needed for an interview, contact the Department of Labor.
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STANDARD DUTIES: As Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee within the Division of Safety & Health, the incumbent will plan, schedule, and conduct safety & health inspections of selected work sites such as state, county, city, and town offices. Inspections may also be conducted at places of public assembly, ski areas, carnivals, fairs and amusement parks, explosives magazines, power scaffolds, and other window-washing operations. Such work sites may include asbestos abatement projects. The inspections are made in order to assure conformance with established standards, identifying unsafe conditions and work practices, and to protect workers and the public. After successfully completing probation, telecommuting may be permitted with management approval.
Minimum qualifications
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, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
Safety and Health Inspector Trainee:
Four years of experience in field inspections pertaining to the enforcement of building laws, codes, and regulations or in an occupational safety or public safety setting as an evaluator or inspector for a public or private organization evaluating the effectiveness of safety devices, protective equipment, or safety programs; or four years of experience in an apprenticeable trade in the manufacturing or construction industries, or active-duty military, or fire protection, which must include responsibility for the enforcement of safety standards and procedures by workers in that trade; or four years of experience with asbestos or mold inspections or abatement.
Substitution:
An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s 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.
Safety and Health Inspector:
Five years of experience in field inspections pertaining to the enforcement of building laws, codes, and regulations or in an occupational safety or public safety setting as an evaluator or inspector for a public or private organization evaluating the effectiveness of safety devices, protective equipment, or safety programs; or five years of experience in an apprenticeable trade in the manufacturing or construction industries, or active-duty military, or fire protection, which must include responsibility for the enforcement of safety standards and procedures by workers in that trade; or five years of experience with asbestos or mold inspections or abatement.
Substitution:
An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s 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.
Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, 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. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ to register today, in three easy steps.
Competitive minimum qualifications
A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below.
Permanent Competitive qualifications: Provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume.
Transfers and special designations
55b/c qualifications:
This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.
Reassignment qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Safety & Health Inspector/Trainee; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current list for this location if one exists.
70.1 Transfer qualifications:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Salary Grade 12 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
70.4 Transfer qualifications:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to a Salary Grade 12 or higher; a passing score on the Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee exam; must meet the minimum qualifications of a Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .
Preferred qualifications Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Additional comments
A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Appointees may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.
Position specific duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments requiring evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
Benefits and miscellaneous
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Comprehensive benefits package: 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, minimum 13 vacation days; paid sick leave; health, dental, and vision plans; NYS Employee’s Retirement System; Deferred Compensation; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; tuition reimbursement; Paid Parental Leave.
Notes on applying: All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. Documents must be received by October 20, 2025, via email to labor.sm.personnel.workerprotection@labor.ny.gov or mailed to NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 122.. Include Vacancy ID 199624, Safety & Health Inspector - Albany, in the subject line. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer statements apply. If a disability accommodation is needed for an interview, contact the Department of Labor.
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