Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee, Garden City (NY HELPS)

Nys Department Of Civil Service • Garden City, NY

128d • $53,764 - $76,359 • Remote

About The Position

As a safety and health inspector trainee, the incumbent will receive on-the-job training while performing duties similar to those described for the safety and health inspector. Upon satisfactory completion of a one-year traineeship, the incumbent will advance to the position of a safety and health inspector without further examination. As a safety and health inspector, the incumbent 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience in an apprenticeable trade in the manufacturing or construction industries, or active-duty military, or fire protection.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Receive on-the-job training as a safety and health inspector trainee.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct safety and health inspections of various work sites.
• Ensure conformance with established safety standards.
• Identify unsafe conditions and work practices.
• Protect workers and the public during inspections.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed