Duties Description Under the general supervision of a Supervising Safety and Health Inspector or an Associate Industrial Hygienist, the incumbent will:
• Investigate allegations by employees and the public of hazardous conditions
• Conduct inspections of explosives dealers and explosives storage facilities
• Conduct Inspections of asbestos abatement projects
• Conduct Inspections at facilities covered by Labor Laws by the Public Assembly Law
• Enforce uniform mold assessment and remediation standards
• Identify areas of vulnerability and/or violations of standards
• Perform sampling using a variety of measuring instruments
• Consult on the abatement of a particular hazard in cases where a citation has previously been issued
• Assist with training Safety and Health Inspectors
• Survey public and private worksites to determine compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
• Inspect and permit for use mechanical devices used for amusement
• Enforce occupational licensing and certification regulations
• Conduct public relations outreach to employers to promote agency safety and health consultation services
• Visit places of business to inform them of available services
• Research businesses involved with hazardous operations or materials and Safety and Health measures pertaining to occupational safety, management systems and processes
• Conduct safety training for employees and employers
• Prepare a written report on inspection and the findings
• Recommend improvements to the employer’s safety and health program and track inspection cases to ensure hazards are corrected appropriately and timely.
• Conduct enforcement and/or consultation activities.
• In and out of state travel may be required.
• Conduct retaliation investigations
• Conduct employee, employer, and public interviews
• Conduct complex inspections which can involved accidents and fatalities
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications As this position requires travel, 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.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Senior Safety & Health Inspector; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Senior Safety & Health Inspector eligible list for this location, if one exists.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 16 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https:///cmo/gotit
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. (This language must be on all postings; other preferred qualifications may be added as needed)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.