Fire and Safety Representative Trainee 1 / 2 (NY HELPS)

Overview

Fire and Safety Representative Trainee 1 / 2 (NY HELPS) - NYS Office of Children and Family Services. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Base pay range

$53,764.00 / yr - $85,138.00 / yr

Duties Description

Provide fire safety field services to adult and childcare facilities to ensure compliance with applicable safety codes, regulations, and state and local requirements. Conduct safety inspections, compile reports detailing findings and recommendations, and review evacuation plans to determine facilities' ability to respond to fire and other emergencies. Establish working relationships with local safety authorities for inspection of facilities, investigation of fires, and other areas involving dual jurisdiction. Conduct safety awareness and regulatory requirement training. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Transfer : One year of permanent competitive or 55b / c service in this title. Open to the Public : This title is part of NY HELPS.

Qualifications

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications for the full SG 18 level are :

• Either 1. Five years of full-time active service in a professional fire department or industrial fire brigade (including military 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
• Or 2. Eight years of active service in a volunteer fire department which includes two years of experience as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs, AND completion of six fire safety courses offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (or equivalent). Five 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; or
• Or 3. An associate degree or higher in fire science, fire safety, or fire protection, and three years of full-time active service in a professional fire department or industrial fire brigade which includes two years as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs; or
• Or 4. An associate degree or higher in fire science, fire safety, or fire protection, and six years of active service in a volunteer fire department which includes two years as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs, and completion of six fire safety courses offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (or equivalent). Five 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.

Fire & Safety Representative Trainee 1, NS=14 : Either 1. Three years of full-time, paid experience in a professional fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade; or 2. Six years of experience in a volunteer fire department; or 3. An associate or higher-level degree in fire science, fire safety, or a fire protection field and one year of full-time, paid experience in a professional fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade; or 4. An associate or higher-level degree in fire science, fire safety, or a fire protection field and four years of experience in a volunteer fire department.

Fire & Safety Representative Trainee 2, NS=16 : Successful completion of 52 weeks as a Fire & Safety Representative Trainee 1; OR 1. Four years of full-time, paid experience in a professional fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade (at least one year as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs); OR 2. Seven years of experience in a volunteer fire department (at least one year as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs). Also, three fire safety courses offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (or equivalent) with two courses including Firefighter 1 and Firefighter II; OR 3. An associate degree or higher in fire science, fire safety, or a fire protection field and two years of related full-time, paid experience; OR 4. An associate degree or higher in fire science, fire safety, or a fire protection field and five years of experience in a volunteer fire department with at least one year as the person primarily responsible for fire prevention, fire inspection, or fire training programs, and three fire safety courses (two of which include Firefighter 1 and Firefighter II).

This position may be designated 55 b / c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Information

Background Investigation Requirements

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability, or other protected characteristics. OCFS is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from marginalized communities to apply. Applicants may self-identify during the application process.

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