Boiler Inspector, White Plains (NY HELPS)

About the role

Under the direction of a Senior Boiler Inspector, the incumbent will perform regulatory safety inspections and enforce compliance with statutory provisions related to boiler operations.

Responsibilities

• Make scheduled regulatory safety inspections of high/low pressure boilers and boiler installations to ensure their safe operating condition.
• Enforce compliance with statutory provisions of the Labor Law and industrial rules relating to boiler operations.
• Conduct inspections as the result of complaints or accidents. Inspections may require climbing through small openings and climbing on top of boilers.
• Participate in organizational transformations, ensuring successful adoption and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Leverage emerging technologies to optimize processes and enhance customer experiences.
• Proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Think strategically about current and future organizational needs and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Participate in the comprehensive process of implementing changes, ensuring smooth transitions, effective communication, and minimal disruption.
• Proactively identify, address, and resolve conflicts to foster constructive dialogue and a productive, collaborative work environment.
• Analyze issues, make sound judgments, and implement effective solutions to drive positive outcomes.
• Proactively identify potential challenges and develop preventative solutions.
• Take part in team collaboration and achieve agency objectives.
• Effectively convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences through various channels, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Foster an inclusive and equitable environment that values and leverages the strengths of a diverse workforce.
• Ensure exceptional customer service by proactively addressing needs and expectations.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and empathy to effectively manage relationships, build trust, and foster productive interactions.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional integrity in all actions and decisions.
• Maintain and apply an understanding of relevant technologies and digital tools to optimize performance and drive innovation.

Requirements

• Four years of commercial, residential, or military experience in boiler making, boiler installation or inspection, or in the operation and maintenance of high and/or low pressure boilers including all firing apparatus and control devices.
• An associate degree in engineering technology, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechanical technology may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• If your degree was awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.
• As this position requires travel, you must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
• This position is designated 55b/c and requires verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying.

Qualifications

Reassignment Qualifications: Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Boiler Inspector position. If you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Boiler Inspector eligible list for this location.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications: At least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1.

70.4 Transfer Qualifications: At least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Grade 12 or higher and a passing score on the Boiler Inspector exam. Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Additional Information

• This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.
• Some positions may require a medical examination prior to appointment, with the appointee responsible for the clinical laboratory test fee.
• Appointees may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform essential duties.
• Position-specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedules or job assignments, requiring availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
• Employees will be required to travel, multiple days/nights, for training purposes, not to exceed one week at a time.
• Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
• Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.
• Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
• Employment is contingent upon maintaining a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.

Benefits

• 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 Leave.