Conservation Operations Supervisor 3 - NY HELPS

Duties Description

Oversee the maintenance, rehabilitation, improvement, or construction of facilities and infrastructure, including buildings, trail systems, automotive maintenance, communication networks, water access sites, state forests, and wildlife management areas, in the Department of Environmental Conservation’s NYC region.

Supervise one or more crews and assist in coordinating a variety of site specific maintenance projects, material and equipment purchases, and monitor all activities related to the maintenance of facilities and property.

Assists the regional Conservation Operations Supervisor 4 with budgeting, hiring, training, and evaluating program needs for the region.

Plans, budgets, schedules, and completes a variety of maintenance and construction projects including monitoring project-related health and safety issues.

Manages automotive fleet.

Develops and implements an annual work plan, consisting of scheduled maintenance of grounds, paved roads, trails, and remediation of damage caused by storms, erosion, and public use.

Plans for the maintenance of regional facilities, such as regional office and field facilities.

Assists 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.

Assumes all of the duties and responsibilities of a Conservation Operations Supervisor 4 in their absence.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Open Competitive: Either 1. 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 2. 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.
• Must have a Class B CDL or obtain one within 12 months of appointment.

Additional Comments

• Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
• 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 obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.
• Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.

Benefits

• 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...

Notes on Applying

Email Address: PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address: Personnel, 10th Floor