Boiler Inspector, Syracuse; NY HELPS
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Location: City of Syracuse
Pay Range
Base pay range: $53,764.00/year - $68,630.00/year. This range is provided by New York State Department of Labor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Standard DutiesUnder the direction of a Senior Boiler Inspector within the Division of Safety & Health, the incumbent will make scheduled regulatory safety inspections of high/low pressure boilers and boiler installations to ensure their safe operating condition as well as to enforce compliance with statutory provisions of the Labor Law and industrial rules relating to boiler operations. Will conduct inspections as the result of complaints or accidents.
Inspections may require climbing through small openings and climbing on top of boilers.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Preferred QualificationsAbility to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Minimum QualificationsThis 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, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. Four‑years of commercial, residential, or military experience in boiler making, boiler installation, or inspection or in the operation and maintenance of high and/or low‑pressure boilers including all firing apparatus and control devices is required.
Substitution:
An associate‑degree in engineering technology, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechanical technology and either two years of commercial, residential, or military experience in boiler making, boiler installation, or inspection or in the operation and maintenance of high and/or low‑pressure boilers including all firing apparatus and control devices.
It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NYHELPS Non‑Competitive
Minimum Qualifications
- Four years of commercial, residential, or military experience in boiler making, boiler installation, or inspection or in the operation and maintenance of high and/or low‑pressure boilers including all firing apparatus and control devices.
- Substitution:
An associate‑degree in engineering technology, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechanical technology and either two years of commercial, residential, or military experience in boiler making, boiler installation, or inspection or in the operation and maintenance of high and/or low‑pressure boilers including all firing apparatus and control devices.
Minimum Qualifications
A review of your state history is needed if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume.
55 B/C QualificationsIf Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
This position is designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55 b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent‑permanent, or 55 b/c service in a Boiler Inspector; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Boiler Inspector eligible list for this location, if one exists.
70.1 Transfer QualificationsOne year of permanent or contingent‑permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
70.4 Transfer Qualifications- One year of permanent or contingent‑permanent or…
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