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New York State Department of Labor · 13 hours ago

Safety & Health Inspector/Trainee - Brooklyn (NY HELPS)

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$54K/yr - $76K/yr

4+ years exp

The New York State Department of Labor is seeking a Safety & Health Inspector/Trainee to join their Division of Safety & Health. The role involves planning and conducting safety inspections at various work sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and protect public safety.

ConsultingGovernment

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and conduct safety and health inspections of selected work sites such as state, county, city, and town offices

Conduct inspections at places of public assembly, ski areas, carnivals, fairs and amusement parks, explosives magazines, power scaffolds, and other window-washing operations

Assure conformance with established standards

Identify unsafe conditions and work practices

Protect workers and the public

Qualification

Field inspections experienceSafety standards enforcementAsbestos inspections experienceOccupational safety knowledgeRelationship building

Required

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

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

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

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/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

This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility

You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement

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, if one exists

One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service

The appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position

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

Preferred

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