Job Location : Saratoga Springs,NY, USA
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: Promotion: 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 1, General Mechanic, Trades Generalist, Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment), Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 1, Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment), Motor Equipment Mechanic, Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Sign Painter, Trades Specialist (Sign Fabrication), Sign Shop Supervisor 1, Trades Supervisor (Sign Fabrication), Supervisor Marine Equipment Repair, or Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Marine Equipment). OR Open Competitive: Either 1. three years of experience in building maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or construction; one year of which must have been in estimating, supervising, and planning and assigning work. Or 2. two years of experience in building maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or construction; one year of which must have been in estimating, supervising, and planning and assigning work, 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: Reassignment Eligible - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC. or Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis. or Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 13 or higher and eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law. Duties Description • Manages and schedules all staff and functions of the Saratoga Ranger Shop & Fire Cache • Manages and oversees division buildings & grounds at Saratoga • Establishes Internal Controls and maintains accountability being located at a remote satellite facility • Is assigned a purchase card and Division Cell Phone • Consults with the State Fire Management Officer (FMO) and Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) as needed to maintain adequate division wildland fire preparedness and proper mobilization of equipment and assigns staff accordingly • Consults with and maintains very close communication with DFP Management & Budget staff, maintains familiarity with federal wildfire grant funding sources and assist in the preparation for grant applications • Works with the Director & Assistant Director and on their behalf, to oversee and manage the Division's motorized fleet of patrol vehicles, specialty vehicles, boats, command trailers, installed two-way radios, portable radios and other specialty motorized and non-motorized fire equipment • Consults with DEC radio system staff to manage the Division's mobile (175) and portable (220) radios • Schedules Forest Rangers to pick up or drop off equipment at Saratoga • Schedules Forest Rangers to have work done to equipment at Saratoga • Assists Division Management & Budget Staff with purchase requisitions as necessary • Handles all aspects of mobilizing and demobilizing resources for out of state assignments • Supervises and develops work plans for the DFP Service &Repair Mechanic (SG12), Service & Repair Assistant(s) (SG9), Seasonal Service & Repair Assistant(s) (SG9) • Requests assistance from State DOCS crews with equipment rehab as needed • Assists and consults with DEC Operations Bureau of Fleet Management with excess equipment from all DEC programs turned in for annual auction at the DEC Saratoga facility and assigns staff accordingly • Maintains inventory of Federal Excess Property assigned to DFP by the United States Forest Service • The mobilization and demobilization of DEC out of state fire crews and single resources in consultation with DFP CO Command Staff at the Saratoga facility in consultation with the Division's FMO/AFMO. • Ensures that all equipment that is more than program needs is identified and arranges for the proper disposal of such equipment • Completes receiving reports for newly ordered equipment • Completes equipment disposition reports as necessary • Purchases appropriate supplies needed to maintain the operation and cleanliness of the Saratoga Ranger Shop and Fire Cache • Oversees the integrity, maintenance, and security of all DFP buildings that collectively comprise the Saratoga Ranger Shop and Fire Cache • Works with Division Management & Budget staff to order any number of various motorized and hand operated fire suppression equipment Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. 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. 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. DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Alan Ilagan Telephone 518-###-#### Fax 518-###-#### Email Address ...@dec.ny.gov Address Street 625 Broadway Personnel, 10th Floor City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy#24-173139 on your resume or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript. An unofficial copy is acceptable.