Fire Protection Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2

Fire Protection SpecialistThe incumbent of this position will report to the Fire and Life Safety Branch within the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. Duties include but are not limited to the following:Conduct fire and life safety inspections.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.Issue permits related to the use of fireworks, pyrotechnics, and live-flame effects on state owned properties and enforce regulations pertaining to the sale of consumer fireworks and sparkling devices.Obtain certification as a New York State Building Code Certified Enforcement Official (CEO).Obtain and maintain certification and perform the duties and responsibilities of a New York State Peace Officer.Develop, coordinate, and provide training throughout the state on fire inspection, prevention, and general firefighting practices.Respond to emergency incidents as directed and provide technical assistance to local fire officials as requested.Service as a liaison between the State Office of Emergency Management, local fire departments, and regional fire administrators in the development and implementation of local emergency response plans and exercises.Service as a state agency liaison during actual emergencies.Ensure that state and local fire departments are in compliance with controlling laws, regulations, and best practices.May assist in the implementation of special projects, such as, training course revisions, conferences and seminar programs, and equipment maintenance programs.Perform technical assistance and emergency response activities.Assist with the communications and meetings of local fire chiefs, fire coordinators, and other fire officials as needed.Assist with monthly and quarterly reports as needed.Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License, issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle.Significant travel, approximately 60%, often overnight in an assigned geographic location is required.NY HELPS***This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience and education.**Fire Protection Specialist 1 level requirements:**Fire Protection Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): Three years of full-time, paid experience as a firefighter in a fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade OR six years of experience as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter trainer. Experience must be obtained on or after January 1, 2010.**Fire Protection Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): Four years of full-time, paid experience as a firefighter in a fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade OR seven years of experience as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter trainer. Experience must be obtained on or after January 1, 2010.**Fire Protection Specialist 1, SG-18: Five years of full-time, paid experience as a firefighter in a fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade OR eight years of experience as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter trainer. You must have completion of the core coursework in all of the following offered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Fire Prevention and Control, or equivalent, qualifying for certification in: Fire Instructor 1 and Hazardous Materials Technician; AND at least two of the following: Fire Investigator 1, Structural Collapse Rescue Technician, Fire Officer 1, Hazardous Materials Advanced Technician, Fire Instructor 2, or certification by the Department of State as a Code Enforcement Official.Substitution: College course work in a fire-related field such as fire service technology, fire protection, fire science, fire administration, or fire management may be substituted for up to two years of the required specialized experience at a rate of 30 semester hours in fire-related courses being equivalent to one year of specialized experience. Coursework must have been completed within the last 15 years.Dependent upon qualifications, if appointed as a trainee, successful completion of a one-year or two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Fire Protection Specialist 1, SG-18.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.cfmREASSIGNMENT/TRANSFERCurrent New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Fire Protection Specialist 1 and are interested in reassignment; OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Fire & Safety Representative and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.NOTE: Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for another appointment method. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Career Mobility website (careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo) to determine transfer eligibility.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.This position is eligible for location pay of $4,000.***This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES 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 violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.