NY HELP Yes
Agency Labor, Department of
Title Senior Industrial Hygienist/Trainee 1/2 - Binghamton (NY HELPS)
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 20
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $53764 to $94121 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 30%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Broome
Street Address 44 Hawley Street
City Binghamton
State NY
Zip Code 13901
Duties Description As a Senior Industrial Hygienist, the incumbent will inspect work sites to determine compliance with state and federal standards/guidelines and to identify health violations/hazards, particularly those associated with exposure to toxic or explosive chemicals and substances in the form of dusts, fibers (including asbestos), fumes, mists, vapors, gases, metals, and pathogenic organisms. The incumbent will also identify hazards such as noise and vibrations, light of various @types, and other physical energies including electromagnetic emissions. Based upon the results of field testing and/or laboratory analyses taken from on-site inspections, the incumbent may confer with management and employee representatives and/or take appropriate enforcement or consultation expectation. May conduct training for appropriate staff or public and private sector employers and employees. Will be expected to use a computer in the performance of these duties.
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, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Industrial Hygienist Trainee 1:A bachelor's or higher degree in audiology, bacteriology,biochemistry, biological science, biology, biophysics, biostatistics,chemical engineering, chemistry, community health,environmental biology, environmental engineering,environmental health, environmental planning, environmental toxicology, epidemiology, genetics, geochemistry, health physics,human development, hydrology, industrial hygiene, medical science, medical technology, molecular biology, nursing,occupational health, petroleum engineering, physics, public health, or toxicology; including or supplemented by 8 semester credit hours in chemistry.Industrial Hygienist Trainee 2:A bachelor's or higher degree in audiology, bacteriology,biochemistry, biological science, biology, biophysics, biostatistics,chemical engineering, chemistry, community health,environmental biology, environmental engineering,environmental health, environmental planning, environmental toxicology, epidemiology, genetics, geochemistry, health physics,human development, hydrology, industrial hygiene, medical science, medical technology, molecular biology, nursing,occupational health, petroleum engineering, physics, public health, or toxicology; including or supplemented by 8 semestercredit hours in chemistry and one year of industrial hygiene experience.Senior Industrial Hygienist:A bachelor's or higher degree in audiology, bacteriology,biochemistry, biological science, biology, biophysics, biostatistics,chemical engineering, chemistry, community health,environmental biology, environmental engineering,environmental health, environmental planning, environmental toxicology, epidemiology, genetics, geochemistry, health physics,human development, hydrology, industrial hygiene, medical science, medical technology, molecular biology, nursing,occupational health, petroleum engineering, physics, public health, or toxicology; including or supplemented by 8 semester credit hours in chemistry. and two years of industrial hygiene experience.Your degree must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You will be required to provide this information to the hiring agency at the time of interview.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. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps. Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position. 55 B/C Qualifications: (Same as OC exam qualifications): This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.Reassignment Qualifications: Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Senior Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygienist Trainee 1/2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Industrial Hygienist Trainee 1 eligible list for this location, if one exists.70.1 Transfer Qualifications: - Industrial Hygienist Trainee 1: One year of permanent,contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a title Grade 12 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.- Industrial Hygienist Trainee 2: One year of permanent,contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a title Grade 14 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.- Senior Industrial Hygienist: One year of permanent,contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a title Grade 18 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.70.4 Transfer Qualifications: One year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service at salary grade 12 or higher AND(2) a passing score on either the Professional Career(2) a passing score on either the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) AND (3) meet the special minimum qualifications for Industrial Hygienist Trainee 1/2/Senior Industrial Hygienist may be considered for a 70.4 transfer to an Industrial Hygienist Trainee 1/2/Senior Industrial Hygienist.Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit Preferred Qualifications: Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. (This language must be on all postings; other preferred qualifications may be added as needed)
Additional Comments This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment. Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments. Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov. Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview. Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States. Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:-13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year-Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).-Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans-Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost-Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System-NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan-Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)-Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses-Paid Parental LeaveOur mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York's businesses. We empower and protect New York's workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Robert Stager
Telephone 518-457-1020
Fax EFax:5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street State Office Campus, Building 12
1220 Washington Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.https://on.ny.gov/apply2dolVacancy:210666Title: Senior Industrial Hygienist/Trainee 1/2 Location: BinghamtonPlease submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimumqualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification. Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.All documents must be received by: March 16, 2026PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or "the cloud". Please submit resume as a Word or PDF attachment. Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact:YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.govCandidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)
