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Full-Time (1.0 FTE), 8-Hour Day, 12 Month Competitive Civil Service Position

+ Performs all duties associated with an inspector, planner, and supervisor in accordance with AHERA regulations.

+ Conducts inspections of schools and auxiliary properties for compliance with AHERA regulations and in compliance with all SED regulations.

+ Conducts health and safety tests such as air quality, lead, and water testing.

+ Performs surveillance and general safety inspections for OSHA, AHERA and DOL compliance.

+ Contributes to the Health and Safety newsletters, collaborates with other Health and Safety personnel, stays current with trends by attending workshops and seminars related to the Health and Safety profession.

+ Makes regular routine inspections to observe potentially hazardous conditions and work practices.

+ Inspects accident and loss sites to determine causes.

+ Writes inspection reports.

+ Recommends and assists in the development of school Health and Safety programs to include objectives and procedures for identifying, controlling, and reporting hazardous conditions and practices.

+ Provides advice to school districts relative to each health and safety problem.

+ Assists in a comprehensive program of safety education and training, which includes bulletins, manuals, contests, and other safety-awareness techniques.

+ Conducts safety training with appropriate school personnel such as RTK and Bloodborne Pathogen.

+ As requested, acts as liaison with advisory committees and school officials relative to a health and safety program.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

This is a competitive Civil Service position. The selected candidate must possess this title, be among the top three of a current Civil Service Certificate of Eligibles List for this title, or be among the top three after taking the required Civil Service exam for this title.

+ Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety or a related field; OR

+ Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety or a related field and three (3) years’ experience in industrial or commercial safety; OR

+ Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years’ experience in industrial or commercial safety; AND

+ Must possess NYS certification as an asbestos handler/supervisor and inspector/management planner, NYS certification in Fire and Building Inspection (if candidate selected does not possess this, must attend school/training to gain) , and a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Application Deadline:06/13/2025

Civil Service Title: HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Job Number: 010 MSC25/26