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NY HELP Yes

Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Equipment Operator Instructor - NY HELPS

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 13

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $50844 to $65061 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Duties Description This position resides in the Division of Operations' Bureau of Transportation Services. Duties include:• Conduct assessments to determine the ability of staff to operate equipment. • Conduct training programs in the proper operation and maintenance of a wide variety of self-propelled construction equipment, such as small and large trucks, loaders, excavators, graders, pavers, snow blowers, bulldozers, chippers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, mowing tractors pavement sweepers and rollers on both an individual and group basis.• Instruct operators and supervisors in proper safety procedures. • Demonstrate equipment maintenance procedures. • Prepare operators to obtain Commercial Driver’s License and learner’s permits. • Certify equipment operators and supervisors in the use of equipment.• Compile and maintain records of training activities and prepare other reports as required.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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. To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:1. Four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of at least THREE of the following types of self-propelled heavy construction equipment: excavators, graders, pavement wideners, bulldozers, heavy dump trucks, pavers, front end loaders, and backhoes; AND2. Six months experience as a DESIGNATED INSTRUCTOR in the operation and maintenance of complex heavy construction equipment or trucks over thirteen tons in weight. A designated instructor is someone who has provided classroom, shop, over-the-road or work site training on complex heavy equipment.IMPORTANT: You must indicate on your application the types of equipment that you have had experience operating and maintaining. You must also describe the type of training that you have provided as a designated instructor and the type(s) of equipment you have instructed others on.License Requirement: At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, you must have a valid New York State Class A commercial driver's license without any of the following restrictions: no air brake, automatic transmission, or no tractor/trailer CMV. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.Candidates may also be appointed via the following:Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DECorReinstatement - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.or55-b/55-c Appointment- Must meet minimum qualifications above and include a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.Must possess a Class A CDL at time of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System• Shift & Geographic pay differentials• Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

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Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #25-192231 on your resume or it may not be accepted.