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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/17/18

Applications Due01/31/18

Vacancy ID46898

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleAdaptive Equipment Specialist

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $56888 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address 170 Dupont Avenue

City Plainview

StateNY

Zip Code11803

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in designing and manufacturing adaptive equipment for individuals with
multi-handicapping conditions; or two years of full performance in carpentry or a related trade,
one year of which must have been in the designing and manufacturing of adaptive equipment for
individuals with multi-handicapping conditions.

Transfer Qualifications: Any permanent Adaptive Equipment Specialist
Any permanent employee eligible for a 70.1 transfer.

Provisional Appointment: In the event there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications
above may be qualified for a provisional appointment.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Adaptive Equipment Specialist is needed to meet the ongoing needs of existing wheelchair and seating system repairs as well as the fabrication/customization of new equipment, such as: wheelchairs, shower chairs, toilet commodes, and assistive devices for individuals to maximize support, safety, and function. The Adaptive Equipment Specialist will also participate in seating clinics and perform off-site repairs and maintenance, and utilize various machine shop equipment in the fabrication/repair/customization of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Adaptive Equipment Specialists implement a program of design, fabrication, and maintenance of adaptive equipment intended to provide optimum therapeutic positioning, function, and mobility of individuals with disabilities thus allowing maximum participation of such individuals in habilitation programs and progress toward living and working in the least-restrictive environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments *Pending DOB approval

Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Long Island OPWDD - Human Resources

Telephone 631-326-4451

Fax 631-493-1822

Email Address LongIsland.HR@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 45 Mall Drive, Suite 1

City Commack

State NY

Zip Code 11725

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference the EOA # 2018-06 in all correspondence.
Submit cover letter and résumé by January 31, 2018.

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