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Agency Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

Title Fire Protection Specialist 1 - VID 162119

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

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

Salary Range From $49363 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 60%

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

County Broome

Street Address 44 Hawley Street

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13901

Minimum Qualifications CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES:Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent service as a Fire & Safety Representative and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Successful completion of a qualifying pre-employment physical examination, background check, and drug testing may be required for permanent appointment. Details regarding these exam requirements can be found under the Fire Protection Specialist title at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm.Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Fire Protection Specialist 1, SG-18.GENERAL PUBLIC CANDIDATES:Individuals who have 55b/c eligibility AND meet the below qualifications are encouraged to apply. If applying using your 55b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55b/c eligibility letter.Either 1: Three years of full-time, paid experience as a firefighter in a fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade. Experience must have been obtained on or after January 1, 2005.OR2: Six years of experience as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter trainer. Experience must be obtained on or after January 1, 2005.Non-Qualifying experience: Radio dispatch, administrative or bookkeeping duties.For additional information regarding 55b/c and/or how to apply, please visit the Civil Service webpagehttps://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/.Successful completion of a qualifying pre-employment physical examination, background check, and drug testing may be required for permanent appointment. Details regarding these exam requirements can be found under the Fire Protection Specialist title at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm.Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Fire Protection Specialist 1, SG-18.

Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Office of Fire Prevention and Control's Fire and Life Safety Branch. Duties include but are not limited to:• Develop, coordinate, and provide training in an area of specific expertise through the state. Subject areas may include, but not be limited to hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire investigation, fire inspection and prevention, and general firefighting practices.• Conduct fire and life safety investigations.• Serve as liaison between the State Emergency Management Office and local fire departments and regional fire administrators in the development and implementation of local emergency response plans and exercises. Also serve as the state agency liaison during actual emergencies.• Respond to emergency incidents as directed. Provide technical assistance to local fire officials as requested.• Conduct fire/arson investigations.• Serve as a liaison between the state and local fire departments in the decelopment of local emergency response plans and exercises; review plans, make recommendations for changes or enhancements, ensure compliance with controlling laws, regulations, and best practices.• Assist in the implantation of special projects such as training course revisions, conferences and seminar programs, and equipment maintenance programs.• Provide technical assistance and instruction to state agencies, colleges and universities, county representatives, municipal and local fire officials, and civic groups on matters relating to fire safety and prevention.• Review curricula, lesson plans and instructional materials for content, relevance, and accuracy.• Provide specialized oversight of the National Certification program.• Provide specialist oversight of the NYS Minimum Standards for Firefighters, including C-PAT.• Distribute and maintain inventories of supplies, materials, and equipment.• Ensure the Fire Operations Center is in a state of readiness. Recommend and implement approved procedures for efficient activation, operations, and scheduling.• Assist with monthly and quarterly reports as needed.• Provide office support for standardized, consistent, and uniform office procedures including: curriculum, purchasing, vehicle utilization, travel, and uniforms.• Act as the official state representative to coordinate state provided emergency services in the event of a regional or statewide incident.• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

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.Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.Significant travel, approximately 60%, often overnight in an assigned geographic location is required.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.

Name Human Resources/TR

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 Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 162119 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.