Fire Protection Specialist 2
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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 or contingent-permanent service as a Fire Protection Specialist 2 and are interested in reassignment. Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Office of Fire Protection and Control's (OFPC) Hazardous Materials Branch. Duties include, but are not limited to: •Review and audit teaching assignments of Fire Protection Specialists 1 (FPS1) and license State Fire Instructors and take corrective action as needed.•Recommend new training programs and assist FPS1s and State Fire Instructors in developing training programs.•Review curricula, lesson plans, instructional materials, and public education materials for content, relevance, and accuracy.•Review participant evaluations and condult with instructor to identify areas for course improvement.•Critique instructors on presentation methods, techniques, and technical content and provide guidance and suggestions for improvement.•Assist in developing and implementing fire safety policy and program development recommendations for state agencies, college campuses, and others, including the review of college fire service courses, curriculum, and programs.•Assist local fire departments to identify outside experts in highly technical training programs and arrange for training materials, accommodations, and expenses.•Supervise the periodic review of local fire department training programs and courses and recommend approval or revocation of the certification of the programs.•Supervise life safety code and fire inspection programs.•May provide instruction on life safety code and fire prevention courses.•Review inspection reports prepared by subordinates and supervise the preparation of formal departmental recommendations for remedial action, including legal action.•Perform more complex inspections and investigations and prepare necessary reports.•Perform discal, personnel, and administrative functions to support the NYS life safety code and fire protection programs.•Prepare technical reports on fire reporting data, fire safety trends and developments, and changes in technologies.•Interpret fire safety provisions for government officials and private agencies.•May consult with architects, engineers, and facility managers to resolve fire safety deficiencies found by field staff.•May assist in developing fire prevention and investigative strategies for local fire prevention planners and the community to ensure cooperation and coordination of the state and local government programs.•May represent the State Fire Administrator at meetings with local officials and at national, state and local seminars, conferences, and workshops.•Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities over FPS1s.•Assign work, evaluate work performance, counsel staff, approve time off, train staff, and participate in the interview and selection process.•Travel will be required. Additional Comments This position is eligible for location pay of $3,400.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.Name Human Resources/TR Telephone 518-###-#### Fax 518-###-#### Email Address ...@dhses.ny.gov AddressStreet 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 167627 in the subject line of your application email to ...@dhses.ny.gov.