Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/18/26
Applications Due: 02/28/26
Vacancy ID: 209759
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyThruway Authority
TitleAgency Safety & Health Representative 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $58809 to $81011 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 40%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 200 Southern Blvd
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12209
Job Specifics
Duties Description DUTIES:
Under the general supervision and direction of the Agency Safety & Health Director 2, the duties of the Agency Safety & Health Representative 1 will include but are not limited to the following:
• Visit and inspect work sites and work zones, including Authority rights of way, for safety and health hazard and compliance issues, and make recommendations for necessary improvements.
• Use accepted industry tools and equipment, perform work-site environmental monitoring.
• Promote employee awareness of safety and health regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in coordinating a comprehensive employee accident and injury prevention program.
• Assist with the development and conducting of safety training programs.
• Serve as liaison to various regulatory agencies.
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent competitive service as a Safety & Health Inspector, SG-16 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law. Or,
Provisional Appointment (Pending Examination):
Current New York State Thruway Authority employee with three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a position allocated to salary grade 8 or higher; and either,
1. one year of experience in the field of occupational safety and health, industrial safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety and prevention*, construction safety, or building design relating to fire codes; Or,
2. 30 semester college credits in occupational safety and health, industrial safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety and prevention, construction safety, or building design relating to fire codes; Or,
3. successful completion of NYS Firefighter 1 certification.
*Experience related to firefighting (paid and volunteer) is NOT qualifying.
Candidates interested in a provisional appointment will be required to take the New York State Department of Civil Service exam for this position. Please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ for additional information on state examinations.
NY HELPS Qualifications:
Four years of experience in the field of occupational safety and health, industrial safety, industrial hygiene, construction safety, fire safety and prevention, or building design relating to fire codes.
MQ Substitution: an associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience
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.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Additional Comments This is a Management Confidential position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.
ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:
The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:
Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $51,809 up to Job Rate $74,011.
Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).
The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.
The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Lance
Telephone 518-436-2725
Fax 518-471-5076
Email Address CanvassReply1@thruway.ny.gov
Address
Street 200 Southern Boulevard
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12209
Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.
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