Agency Safety and Health Director 1- (NY HELPS)

Under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent is principally responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and delivery of the following program areas: Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA, PESH, CDC, DOH, DOL etc.); Visitor Safety (risk management); Playground Safety (CPSC/ASTM); Automatic External Defibrillator Program (OGS, DOH, EHS); Scaling Program; the Water Safety program (DOH); and assist with the hazardous tree inspection program. The incumbent will:

• Identify and assist occupational safety hazards; developing, implementing, directing and evaluating employee safety and occupational health programs; Identify patron health and safety hazards.
• Develop, implement, direct and evaluate public health and safety programs within the Park Region, including, but not limited to: general risk assessment and hazard abatement, playground safety, water safety program coordination, and concession (food) safety.
• Serve as the Regional Emergency Response Coordinator (“ERC”); identify and assess exposure to natural and man-made hazards; and assist facility and regional managers in developing all Hazard Emergency Action Plans to respond to or recover from these events.
• Review regional and facility operations to identify and assess occupational and patron health and safety hazards; develop regional health and safety policies and strategies for implementing these policies; and ensure compliance with occupational, public safety, and health regulations and collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting employee safety and health at the regional level.
• Review recurrent and difficult to control occupational and patron health and safety hazards of varying complexity within geographically dispersed job sites.
• Provide intensive, ongoing training on occupational hazards to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of injuries and illnesses and staff trainings in a variety of topics.
• Prepare responses to citations for violations of safety and health regulations.
• Assist the Deputy Regional Director with budget development related to the region’s health, safety and emergency preparedness/response programs.
• Monitor employee and patron accident reports; analyze accidents, injuries and near miss incidents; design, recommend and assist facility managers with implementing modifications to procedures and processes to improve safety; and review emergency response actions to determine if improvements and updates are required.
• This is a hands-on position requiring the successful candidate to preform hands on work daily in addition to various administrative functions.
• Participate in and support regional park operations efforts throughout the NYC Region including volunteer events, storm response, park projects, and other operational needs assigned. Foster a culture of collaboration throughout the NYC Region.

Minimum Qualifications For Permanent Competitive Appointment: To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment, reinstatement or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. NOTE: Consecutive transfers resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades are not permitted under Civil Service Law. For Permanent Non-Competitive NY HELPS Appointment: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*** To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Candidates must have eight years of experience in the development and administration of occupational health and safety programs for an organization of 500 or more employees. Or Possess a bachelor’s or higher degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or industrial engineering AND four years of experience as described above. ***For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with 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. For Provisional Appointment: Promotion Minimum Qualifications: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS, or 55-b/55-c service as an Agency Safety and Health Representative 2. Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have eight years of experience in the development and administration of occupational health and safety programs for an organization of 500 or more employees. Or Possess a bachelor’s or higher degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or industrial engineering AND four years of experience as described above. Additional Comments

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver’s license without restrictions or conditions within the term of probation.
• Must have the ability to supervise others, communicate effectively, and read and comprehend written materials.
• Must be willing to support NYC Regional operations and special projects to include volunteer events, emergency management response, and operational efforts.
• Must be able to work a mi n i mu m of 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, and possibly extended weekday hours as needed.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $4,150

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: Paid Time Off:

• M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

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