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Agency General Services, Office of

Title Building Restoration Specialist - VID 191889

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $70543 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Duties Description • Direct highly skilled craftsmanship peculiar to restoration work which may span across varied trades such as the fabrication of special hardware and duplication of original features. • Supervise and direct performance of staff in the metal fabrication shop on all work encompassing historic and landmark preservations or repairs.• Work closely with the Capitol architects and engineers in both a hands on and/or advisory capacity to maintain and preserve historic integrity in repairs and modifications to the NYS Capitol and other executive buildings and spaces. • Monitor historic sites to identify and prevent structural deterioration and repairs, interior and exterior components, architecture, facade, and surrounding perimeter without adversely affecting their significance.• Research history of historic buildings, components, and techniques.• Prepare labor and material cost estimates for each project undertaken by the restoration crew for budget preparation purposes. • Train the restoration crew in appropriate historic preservation techniques and provide training related to health and safety. • Perform other duties as assigned.Operational Needs: • Proficiency in the utilization of specialized equipment as a highly skilled craftsman to fabricate or completely replicate historic building components for preservation. This equipment includes the following:• Specialty casting and spin casting equipment• Metal fabrication including benders, shapers, welding, finishing and specialty coating• Plaster and masonry molds• Specialty lathes, taps, and dies for hardware fabrication• Plastic fabrication and repair• Powder coating equipment• CNC Waterjet technology• Horizontal and vertical milling machines and metal lathes• Welding operations including MIG, TIG, stick, gas and thermal types• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License• Successful completion of Asbestos Inspector and Supervisor Certification Course (within 90 days of appointment). • Successful completion of forklift training and trainer certification process.• Ability to work overtime as required.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of journey-level skilled trades experience involving historic construction techniques and modern methods of stabilizing and preserving old building fabric and materials. Candidates must possess journey-level skill in at least one or more trades applicable to the repair of historic building fabric and materials. Candidates must be competent in differentiating between contemporary and period fabrication/construction and in using period and contemporary tools/ methods to protect period work.Application Process - Candidates are required to provide specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience with the Application for Posted Position (ADM 227). This information should be on the letterhead of the employer under whom the qualifying experience was gained and include names and titles of supervisors, duties performed during the training period and specific dates of employment and be signed by that employer.• Candidates qualifying through the completion of appropriate course work should include a copy of their transcript or listing of course work completed. • A copy of a trades union card is acceptable documentary proof of qualification.• Candidates who do not submit appropriate documentary proof that they meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered for appointment. Per Agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. and the State of New York, Article 45 (d) the requirement to prove qualification shall rest with the employee.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

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Name Human Resources/KE

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.