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Agency Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

Title Fire Protection Specialist 1 - VID 162122

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 Monroe

Street Address 1530 Jefferson Road

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14623

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 Investigations Branch. Duties include but are not limited to:• Respond to and provide assistance at incidents in response to requests as assigned under the Fire Investigation Technical Assistance Program. This includes, but is not limited to, scene processing, conducting interviews, collection of evidence, report preparation, attendance at legal proceedings, and other requisite follow-up. Physical activity including shoveling, lifting, and traversing uneven surfaces can be expected.• Provide assistance to client group and administer various branch programs. This includes, but is not limited to, burn injury reporting, arson laboratory improvement program, criminal history inquires, verification, and various special presentations.• Obtain and maintain verification and perform the duties and responsibilities of a New York State Peace Officer.• Implement fire investigation training curriculum and programs, including course development and revision as well as course preparation and delivery.• Serve as a liaison between state agencies, fire departments, and other municipal, county, and state officials during the preparation and implementation of emergency response plans, including Fire Mutual Aid and Mobilization, Disaster Declarations, and Arson Control.• Provide assistance to supervisors and accept special assignments in areas pertinent to the unit's operations and protocols.• 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.

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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 162122 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.