Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/02/16
Applications Due: 02/17/16
Vacancy ID: 27422
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleFire and Safety Representative
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Provisional
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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? No
Location
County Rockland
Street Address Spring Valley Regional Office-CWCS
11 Perlman Drive
City Spring Valley
StateNY
Zip Code10977
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Reachable for appointment from the Fire and Safety Representative Civil Service eligible list.
OR
Either 1. three years of full-time active service in a professional fire department or industrial fire brigade AND two years of experience as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs;
Or 2. six years of active service in a volunteer fire department AND two years’ 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 the six must include: Firefighter 1 or Basic Firefighter (91); Intermediate Firefighter (92); Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices Part 1 (9A); Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices Part II (9B); and Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures (9C).
Important
If you qualify under option 2 you MUST submit a listing of the qualifying courses you have completed on your application. You may be asked to produce proof of satisfactory completion of coursework at the time of interview.
Substitution
An associate's degree (or higher level) degree in fire science, fire safety, or a closely related fire protection field may be substituted for one year of the general experience listed above.
Duties Description Duties
Provides fire safety field services to congregate care facilities and residential programs for victims of domestic violence as part of a team that includes other program representatives and ensures that these facilities are in compliance with applicable safety codes, regulations, and other state and local requirements.
Responsible to conduct safety inspections, compile reports detailing findings and recommendations, and review evacuation plans to determine the ability of facilities to respond to fire and other emergencies.
Establish working relationships with local safety authorities in inspection of facilities, investigation of fires, and other areas involving dual jurisdiction. The position may be required to conduct training in safety awareness and regulatory requirements and provide testimony at administrative hearings
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Telephone 518-473-7936
Fax 518-474-0017
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA #16-39 MAA
52 Washington Street, 231 North
City Rensselaer
State NY
Zip Code 12144
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. 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.
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