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 TENTATIVE    

    Occ. Code 7888810

AGENCY SAFETY AND HEALTH DIRECTOR 1, GRADE 23                            7888810

AGENCY SAFETY AND HEALTH DIRECTOR 2, M-2                                        7888820

 

New York State Department of Civil Service

 

Classification Standard

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES

 

Agency Safety and Health Directors 1 and 2 review agency operations to identify and assess occupational hazards; develop agency safety and health policies and the strategy for implementing these policies, safety and health regulations, and collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting safety and health.

 

These positions are classified at multiple State agencies.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

The level of classification is distinguished by the variety and level of hazards encountered, the number of employees potentially exposed, and the geographic dispersal of work locations and job sites.

 

AGENCY SAFETY AND HEALTH DIRECTOR 1: is classified in agencies in which the types of hazards are limited in variety, and the safety procedures and protocols are usually incorporated into work practices and do not require specialized, ongoing training and monitoring. These agencies, also, usually have a single work location. An Agency and Safety Health Director 1 may also assist an Agency Safety and Health Director 2.

 

AGENCY SAFETY AND HEALTH DIRECTOR 2: manager; is classified in agencies where employees encounter more varied and difficult to control hazards, requiring intensive ongoing training to eliminate or reduce the likelihood of illness or injury. Typically, these hazards are covered by OSHA regulations and require a multilevel approach combining training, personal protection equipment and medical monitoring to mitigate or eliminate the hazards. In addition, work locations are often dispersed statewide, requiring a network of designated safety representatives at the various work sites who report to the Agency Safety and Health Director 2.

 

RELATED CLASSES

 

Safety and Health Program Managers plan, direct, coordinate and monitor Statewide inspections, field operations or consultative services according to State and federal occupational safety and health policies, rules, regulations and laws.  These positions are classified only in the New York State Department of Labor (DOL).

  

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

 

          AGENCY SAFETY AND HEALTH DIRECTORS 1 & 2

 

Review, evaluate or develop agency safety and health policy and programs and confirm or develop policy, programs and procedures which conform to sound occupational safety and health practices.

 

Inspect work sites, observe operations and work practices, develop monitoring systems to ensure that the process of hazard identification and control is being consistently implemented in a continuing effort to achieve safe working conditions and practices.

 

Serve as expert internal consultant on federal and State safety and health regulations, such as the Public Employee Safety and Health Act (PESH), the New York State Toxic Substance Act, Asbestos Abatement Code Rule 56, and Fire and Building Codes as they apply to occupational safety and health.

 

Maintain communications with safety and health committees, management, unions, employees, and the Statewide network of safety and health experts, safety and health enforcement agencies and contractors on employee safety and health activities.

 

Develop and coordinate safety and health training courses with program managers which satisfy PESH rules and regulations and contract articles which reinforce the importance of safety and health in the work place. Training may also encompass the job safety and "wellness programs."

 

Develop and maintain written procedures documenting safety and health policies and practices and covering actions required in case of non-compliance. Maintain workers' compensation and medical records. Also, maintain records and information required by PESH and the New York State Right-to-Know legislation.

 

Serve as a witness in safety and health grievances to confirm safety and health rules and regulations.

 

Respond to citations for violations of safety and health regulations issued under the following programs: PESH; Toxic Substance Act; Drug, Smoke, Alcohol Free Work Place; and Fire Safety.

 

Supervise employees, assign work, train and evaluate staff.

 

Develop budget and monitor spending for the safety office; develop specifications and coordinate the purchase of safety equipment.

 

Oversee an accident database for workers compensation, PESH and other reports. Analyze accidents, injuries, and near miss incidents; review accident reports, and design modifications to work procedures and processes which improve safety.

 

Keep current with new safety and health practices and procedures through literature review and participation in safety and health conferences.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

AGENCY SAFETY AND HEALTH DIRECTOR 1

 

Promotion: One year of service as an Agency Safety and Health Representative 2.

 

Open Competitive: Seven years of full-time experience in the development and administration of occupational health and safety programs in an organization of 500 or more employees, or with multiple locations.

 

Substitution: A bachelor's degree may be used to substitute for four years of the experience.

 

AGENCY SAFETY AND HEALTH DIRECTOR 2

 

Promotion: One year of permanent competitive service as an Agency Safety and Health Director 1.

 

Open Competitive: Nine years of full-time experience in the development and administration of occupational health and safety programs in an organization of 500 or more employees, or with multiple locations, two years of this experience must have been at a supervisory level.

 

Substitution: A bachelor's degree may be used to substitute for four years of the experience.

Revised:  3/18

 

NOTE:  Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent, and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum requirements for appointment or examination.