Agency Safety & Health Director ; NY HELPS), Box PIMS

Position: Agency Safety & Health Director 1 (NY HELPS), Box PIMS-1169/01006
Position Information NY HELPS:
Yes
55-b/c Eligible:
Yes Agency:
Education Department, State

Title:

Agency Safety & Health Director 1 (NY HELPS), Box PIMS-1169/01006

Occupational Category:
No Preference Salary Grade: 23

Bargaining Unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range:
From $90678 to $113292 Annually

Employment Type

:
Full-Time Appointment Type :

Permanent

Internship:
No Jurisdictional Class :

Competitive Class

Travel Percentage : 30%
Schedule Workweek :
Mon-Fri Hours Per Week : 37.5

Workday From : 8 AM To : 4 PM Flextime allowed? :
No Mandatory overtime? :
No Compressed workweek allowed? :
No Telecommuting allowed? :
Yes Location County :
Albany Street Address :
Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services :
Office of Facilities and Business Services City :
Albany State: NY Zip Code: 12234

Job Specifics Duties Description :
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Performance and Information Management Services (PIMS) is seeking candidates for an Agency Safety and Health Director 1 position within the Office of Facilities and Business Services. Under the direction of the Operations Support Manager, the Agency Safety and Health Director 1 is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing agency-wide occupational safety, health, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance programs to ensure a safe environment for employees, visitors, and the public for New York State Department of Education at approximately 60 owned and leased facilities statewide.

The incumbent serves as the Department's subject matter expert on workplace safety, regulatory compliance, environmental health, emergency management, and risk mitigation. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve agency-wide occupational safety, health, environmental compliance, and emergency preparedness programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices;
• Serve as the Department's subject matter expert and primary advisor on workplace safety, PESH compliance, emergency management, environmental health, building code requirements, hazardous materials, workplace violence prevention, and fire and life safety programs;
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments of NYSED-owned and leased facilities; identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, monitor compliance, and oversee incident investigations and mitigation efforts;
• Oversee agency emergency preparedness and business continuity programs, including emergency action plans, evacuation procedures, drills, exercises, tenant safety committees, and emergency response coordination across all facilities;
• Manage environmental health and regulatory compliance programs, including asbestos, lead, indoor air quality, water quality, industrial hygiene, mold investigations, medical surveillance requirements, and oversight of contracted environmental services;
• Develop and deliver safety, health, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance training programs; promote employee awareness, hazard prevention, and workplace wellness initiatives;
• Monitor and report on agency-wide safety and compliance performance; maintain required records and documentation; coordinate regulatory inspections and audits; and develop corrective action plans as necessary;
• Provide technical review and guidance for facility projects, construction activities, renovations, and operational initiatives to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, accessibility, and code requirements;
• Serve as NYSED's liaison with regulatory agencies, emergency responders, labor unions, landlords, contractors, health and safety committees, and other…