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Safety & Health Inspector - Syracuse (NY HELPS)

New York State Department of Labor, Syracuse, New York, United States

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New York State Department of Labor

Base pay range: $59,994.00/yr – $76,359.00/yr

Duties Description The incumbent within the Division of Safety & Health (DOSH) will plan, schedule, and conduct safety and 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 to assure conformance with established standards, identify unsafe conditions and work practices, and protect workers and the public.

Qualifications 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.

NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications 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 apprentice able 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.

Educational credentials may substitute for experience:

Associate degree* – substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Bachelor’s degree* – substitute for four years of experience.

Master’s degree* in a related field – substitute for five years of experience.

Doctorate in a related field – substitute for six years of experience.

Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications A review of your state history is needed. If you meet any of the below permanent competitive qualifications, please provide the last four digits of your social security number via email or resume. Include a copy of your class 55b/c letter when applying.

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

Benefits

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.

Telecommuting may be available and can be discussed during the interview. Position‑specific duties may require occasional altered work schedule or job assignments, including occasional evenings and/or out‑stationed assignments. As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

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

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Project Management, Production, and Manufacturing – Government Administration

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