Fire and safety representative / trainee

NY HELP Yes

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Fire and Safety Representative 1/Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 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 Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - DJJOY Management and Program Support

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Duties Description Provide fire safety field services for the Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) Facilities and Community Multi-Service Offices. Verify compliance with applicable safety codes, regulations, and state and local requirements. Perform regular safety inspections and audits preparation to include but not limited to, ACA, SCOC, agency policies and annual state and local Code compliance. Compile reports detailing findings and recommendations based on audits. Provide technical assistance to assist in corrective action to achieve compliance. Provide technical assistance for compliance to assigned Facility Fire Safety Officers and Assistant Facility Fire Safety Officer at DJJOY facilities. Conduct annual review of DJJOY R.E.D Book and maintain records for various fire safety systems used at various facilities. Conduct review of evacuation and fire safety plans to determine the facilities' ability to respond to fire and other emergencies. Establish working relationships with local safety authorities and promote interagency cooperation in areas involving dual jurisdiction. Conduct safety awareness and regulatory requirement training to include but not limited to Confined Space, Lock/Tag Out, Asbestos Awareness, Fire Safety and Hazardous Materials. Accepts assignments from Supervisor of Facilities Security for DJJOY as they relate to safety and security functions.This position will have a home station to report to and be dispatched from. This requires significant travel (80%) throughout New York State. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title.Open to the public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* The minimum qualifications for appointment via NY HELPS are: Trainee 1: Either 1. Three years of full-time, paid experience in a professional fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade. Or 2. Six years of experience in a volunteer fire department. Or 3. An associate or higher-level degree in fire science, fire safety, or a fire protection field; and one year of full-time, paid experience in a professional fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade. Or 4. An associate or higher-level degree in fire science, fire safety, or a fire protection field; and four years of experience in a volunteer fire department. Trainee 2: Successful completion of 52 weeks as a Fire & Safety Representative Trainee 1; OR Either 1. Four years of full-time, paid experience in a professional fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade. At least one of the four years must have been as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs .Or 2. Seven years of experience in a volunteer fire department. At least one of the seven years must have been as the person primarily assigned and responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs . In addition, you must have successful completion of three fire safety courses offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control * or a verifiable equivalent. Two of the three courses must include: Firefighter 1 or Basic Firefighter and Intermediate Firefighter or equivalent.Or 3. An associate or higher-level degree in fire science, fire safety, or a fire protection field; and two years of full-time, paid experience in a professional fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade. At least one of the two years must have been as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs .Or 4. An associate or higher-level degree in fire science, fire safety, or a fire protection field; and five years of experience in a volunteer fire department. At least one of the five years must have been as the person primarily assigned and responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs . In addition, you must have successful completion of three fire safety courses offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control * or a verifiable equivalent. Two of the three courses must include: Firefighter 1 or Basic Firefighter and Intermediate Firefighter or equivalent.Full Level: Five years of full-time active service in a professional fire department or industrial fire brigade (including members of the military who spent their service time performing firefighting and fire protection activities) WHICH INCLUDES two years of experience as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs OR eight years of active service in a volunteer fire department WHICH INCLUDES two years of experience as the person primarily assigned and responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs, AND the successful completion of six fire safety courses offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control or a verifiable equivalent. Five of these courses must include: Firefighter 1 or Basic Firefighter and Intermediate Firefighter or equivalent; Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices Part 1; Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices Part II; and Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments Fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training refer to programs that are general fire service training for firefighters and include hazardous materials, arson investigation, fire equipment maintenance, and other firefighter training. A catalog of fire training programs available through the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services can be found at .Certifications must be up to date with NYS Code Certifications. Must possess CEO (Code Enforcement Official) certification or obtain within one (1) year of appointment.Candidate must have a knowledge of computer operation and usage.Familiar with developing and managing spreadsheets is preferred, but not required.Able to prepare reports and present findings both oral and written.Able to compare policies, procedures and paperwork with practical applications for assessment.Knowledge and experience with Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth or working in a secured or limited secure juvenile detention is preferred, however, is not required. As this position requires significant travel a valid driver's license is required.Attend additional trainings as required. 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. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Background Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

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Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MED

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to [email protected] You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.