Boiler Inspector, Albany (NY HELPS)

Date Posted 04/21/26 Applications Due05/19/26 Vacancy

ID214487 NY

HELPYes AgencyLabor, Department of TitleBoiler Inspector, Albany (NY HELPS) Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade14 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $68630 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 80% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue State Office Campus, Building 12 City Albany StateNY Zip Code12226 Duties Description Under the direction of a Senior Boiler Inspector, the incumbent will:

• 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.
• Employees will be required to travel, multiple days/nights, for training purposes, not to exceed one week at a time.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the

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Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below

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minimum qualifications.

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Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Substitution:

An associate degree in engineering technology, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechanical technology and either two 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.

• Your degree must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.

S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You will be required to provide this information to the hiring agency at the time of interview. It is expected that employees hired under

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will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If you are interested in the

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program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.

Note:

It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment. As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position. 55

B/C Qualifications:

This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.

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, if one exists. 70.1

Transfer Qualifications:

One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service. 70.4

Transfer Qualifications:

One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Grade 12 or higher and a passing score on the Boiler Inspector exam.

Note:

Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title.

Note:

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. Additional Comments This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment. Some positions may require a medical examination prior to appointment, and you will be responsible for the payment for the clinical laboratory test fee. Appointees to the positions that require this examination may also be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position. Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments. Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov. Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview. Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.

Please note:

Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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 Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and business that call New York home.

We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York's businesses. We empower and protect New York's workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Andrea Berdar Telephone (518) 457-1020

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5184742871@fax.ny.gov Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov Address Street State Office Campus 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 12 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226