Position Information

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AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleFire Protection Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 60%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Schuyler

Street Address 600 College Avenue

City Montour Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14865

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Investigations Branch within the Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

·Provide technical consultation with the Fire Protection Specialist 1 personnel in their mission to provide services to the client group.
·Conduct administrative and technical review of work product including reports of findings related to fire investigations.
·Supervise the administration of various Investigations Branch programs including but not limited to; burn injury reporting, arson laboratory improvement program, criminal history inquires, certifications, as well as development and update of various curriculum and special presentations.
·Obtain certification and performs the responsibilities of a New York State Peace Officer.
·Provide on-scene technical support to staff and interact with various local officials during large-scale and/or high-profile incidents.
·Assist municipal, county, and state officials with arson control planning measures, as well as ensuring adequate response capabilities for such incidents.
·Oversee or provide instruction on investigation training courses.
·Assist with monthly and quarterly reports as needed.
·Perform supervisory functions to ensure proper staffing levels and finances are available to support programs.
·Assigns work, evaluated work performance, counsels' staff, approves time off, trains staff, and participates in the interview and selection process.
·May represent the State Fire Administrator at meetings with local officials and at national, state, and local seminars, conferences, and workshops.
·Perform other duties and special projects as required.
·Possession and maintenance of a valid Drivers' License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle.
·Significant travel required, approximately 60%, often overnight in an assigned geographic location is required.

Minimum Qualifications Applicants may be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list; OR are a current New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Fire Protection Specialist 2 and are interested in reassignment.

Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.


NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/MC

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A, 5th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 191696 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.