Fire and Safety Representative; NY HELPS

Job Title

Title Fire and Safety Representative (NY HELPS)

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

County Onondaga

Street Address Syracuse Regional Office - The Atrium
100 S. Salina St.

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13202

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Travel Percentage 80%

Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually

• 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.

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:
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.

* 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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .
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.

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…