Agency Safety

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description
• Develop and administer mandated programs for the Health & Safety unit.
• Conduct extensive field visits, on-site inspections, accident investigations, safety training, and awareness programs for OGS and all hosted State agencies.
• Determine applicability of safety and health standards to agency operations.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory federal, State and departmental safety and health requirements.
• Develop quality assurance and quality control mechanisms to evaluate safety and health program effectiveness.
• Monitor compliance with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Request review from agency managers for periodic updates and revises policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Participate in the review process to ensure compatibility of agency safety and health policies and procedures with agency operating procedure.
• Develop and conduct mandatory safety and health training programs, while advising management of the need for safety and health related training programs.
• Coordinate safety and health training activities with agency management and other hosted State agencies.
• Conduct after action evaluations following injuries or property damage at OGS Owned State Office Buildings
• Participate in Opening and Closing Conferences conducted by DOL-PESH during inspections.
• Develop abatement plans as required for any DOL-PESH Notice of Violations issued.
• Oversee OSHA and DOL-PESH Injury and Illness record keeping and annual reporting requirements.
• Track annual injury related incidents as reported to the New York State Accident and Reporting System.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Operational Needs:
• Travel required (approximately 30%)
• Possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
• Respond to or provide consultation on Post Injury/Incident After Action Assessments 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekNotes: *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all 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.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position: Required experience: Seven years of experience in the field of occupational safety and health, industrial safety, industrial hygiene, construction safety, fire safety and prevention, or building design relating to fire codes.**Applicant degrees in related fields may substitute for experience as follows:
• Associate degree: two years of specialized experience.
• Bachelor's degree: four years of specialized experience.
• Master's degree: five years of specialized experience.
• Doctorate degree: six years of specialized experience.ORCurrent New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 18 as a Fire and Safety Representative and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service LawNOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit

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