Conservation Operations Supervisor 3 - NY HELPS

The Conservation Operations Supervisor 3 plans, budgets, schedules, and completes a variety of maintenance and construction projects, including monitoring project-related health and safety issues. Develops and implements annual workplans, which consists of scheduled maintenance and/or construction of buildings, grounds, paved roads, trails, dams, and remediation of damage caused by storms, erosion and public use;plans for the maintenance of regional facilities, such as regional offices, field facilities, shops, garages, and storage buildings;schedules and orders the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment, such as boats, trucks, automobiles, tractors, plows, and smaller power tools and equipment, ensuring that the appropriate equipment is available and in proper working condition; maintains, repairs and manages public use facilities, such as boat launches and hiking trails; provides assistance to the agency's engineers in developing plans and specifications,inspecting contractor work, and serving as contractor liaison;evaluates the performance of subordinate staff, and assists lower level supervisors with supervisory responsibilities; and assumes all of the duties and responsibilities of a Conservation Operations Supervisor 4 in their absence. Provide oversight of all ADA compliance laws at various access sites.

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, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:

Minimum qualifications for Provisional or NY HELPS appointment:

Promotional:

You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as follows: Conservation Operations Supervisor 2, Assistant Superintendent of Construction, Assistant Engineer (Civil), or Senior Superintendent of Construction.

OR

Open Competitive:

Either

• four years of experience in building maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or construction; two years of which must have been in budgeting, supervising, planning, assigning work, evaluating employees, and contract preparation and oversight;

Or

• three years of experience in building maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or construction; two years of which must have been in budgeting, supervising, planning, assigning work, evaluating employees, and contract preparation and oversight, AND an associate's or higher level degree in civil engineering technology, construction technology, construction engineering technology, electrical technology, electrical engineering technology, engineering technology, industrial technology, industrial engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, or mechanical technology.

Individuals may also be eligible via the following, if applicable:

Reassignment

• Currently in the title and an employee of DEC

or

Reinstatement Eligible

• Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.

or

Transfer Eligible

• One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 19 or higher and eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

lf no more than three individuals meeting the provisional qualifications are interested, it may be possible to make a permanent appointment via non-competitive promotion. The minimum qualification for non-competitive promotion are: You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as a Conservation Operations Supervisor 2.

Additional Information

Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department’s Vehicle Policy.

You must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for this position.

Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required.

Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.

Must be able to work in remote areas.

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Travel may be required.

Overtime may be required.

Overnight travel may be required.

Weekends and holidays may be required.

Must be available for emergency response.

Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 60 pounds.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

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 email: equity@dec.ny.gov.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).