Safety & Health Inspector/Trainee - White Plains (NY HELPS)

Safety & Health Inspector/Trainee – White Plains (NY HELPS) Apply for the Safety & Health Inspector/Trainee – White Plains (NY HELPS) role at New York State Department of Labor . Pay Range Base pay: $53,764 – $76,359 per year (subject to skill and experience). 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 in order to assure conformance with established standards, identifying unsafe conditions and work practices, and to 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 the applicant meets the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. NY HELPS Non‑Competitive Minimum Qualifications – Safety & 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 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 four years of experience with asbestos or mold inspections or abatement. Safety & 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 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. Academic qualifications: 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. Degree Certification: Your 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. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States, 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. Provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. 55 B/C Qualifications: This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. Reassignment: Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent‑permanent, or 55b/c service in a Safety & Health Inspector. If you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Safety & Health Inspector eligible list for this location. 70.1 Transfer Qualifications: One year of permanent or contingent‑permanent experience as a Grade 12 or higher, determined to be similar by Civil Service. Preferred Qualifications Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. Additional Comments This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment, and you are responsible for payment of the clinical laboratory test fee. Appointees may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations. Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC‑Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam. Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States. Telecommuting may be available and can be discussed during the interview. Position‑specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments requiring availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out‑stationed assignments. Due to operational requirements and funding considerations, unit assignments may change. This will not impact title, salary or location. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr