Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker (NY HELPS) - 12415

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Principal Laboratory Animal Caretaker the Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker provides direct animal care as well as technical, and administrative assistance in support of the overall operations of the two campus locations that house laboratory animals. The incumbent will act in the care and treatment of laboratory animals and will support the operation and maintenance of facility equipment.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Reassignment/Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker (G-8).Provisional/NCP: Current New York State Department of Health employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Laboratory Animal Caretaker (G-5).NY HELPS Non-competitive: Either 1: one year of full-time experience as a laboratory animal caretaker in a research facility including but not limited to hospitals, universities, institutions, or laboratories;Or 2: two years of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting;Or 3: 15 or more college semester credit hours* in veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, veterinary technology, or animal science** AND 18 months of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting;Or 4: 30 or more college semester credit hours* in veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, veterinary technology, or animal science** AND one year of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting;Or 5: certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician or higher by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science AND one year of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting.*You must provide a list of courses you have successfully completed, including the name of the college or university, course title, number of semester credit hours per course, grade, and date received either by listing them on a separate sheet of paper or by attaching a copy of your college transcript. If you are applying online, you must provide this information in the space provided.**College semester credit hours in other fields will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized fields of study listed above.Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree in veterinary technology, biological sciences, or a related field; experience with the use of laboratory mice in a research setting; a New York State Veterinary Technician license and/or AALAS certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG); and familiarity with basic science and animal husbandry.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations.Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility. If three or fewer New York State DOH promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion (NCP) under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Employees must have one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as Laboratory Animal Caretaker (G-5). In addition, the agency, also at its discretion, has the option under Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law to limit consideration to only DOH promotional candidates serving in the direct-line lower level title of Laboratory Animal Caretaker for NCP nomination. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates applying under this qualification must not have either failed to pass, or failed (if qualified) to apply for, the last examination for this title, #38-977, held on September 23, 2024.This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. 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...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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.

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