Campus Safety Specialist (NY HELPS) -Fire Safety

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

6d•$48,047•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Safety Specialist will carry out the general duties such as (but not limited to): fire safety and extinguisher inspections; emergency response to fires and fire alarms, and other emergencies; review building plans and drawings for conformity with Fire Codes; conduct fire drills and assist with the development of building emergency plans; perform inspection and testing of fire protection systems; conduct fire safety training; organize and participate in fire prevention awareness activities and events; attend required training; and provide fire safety coverage for emergencies, impairments and special events. Duties to include the following: · Perform emergency response to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, confined space incidents, and other campus emergencies. Initiate building evacuations, search and rescue operations, extinguish incipient fires, and coordinate the response of outside assistance by local fire departments. Respond to, investigate, and take appropriate action for fire alarm and protection system activations. Complete incident reports. · Perform fire safety and extinguisher inspections, and hazard assessments on all facilities, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NYS Fire Codes, NFPA Standards and Codes, and other applicable standards. Complete inspection and deficiency report, provide follow-up to ensure that corrective action is taken, and maintain records of all activities. Accomplish miscellaneous fire prevention duties such as inspecting work sites and issuing hot work and confined space entry permits. · Review building plans and drawings for conformity with NYS Fire Codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes, and other applicable fire safety standards, to include checking compliance on the design/installation of all sprinkler systems, fire detection systems, and other fire extinguishing systems. Perform occupancy reviews of public areas to establish maximum occupancy requirements. Document, review and maintain records. · Conduct fire drills each semester and evaluate effectiveness of evacuations. Assist with the coordination, training, and implementation of the Safety Warden and Fire Warden (UH) programs. Accomplish reports on all drills and training. Assist with the development of building emergency plans and evacuation. · Perform periodic inspection and testing of fire protection systems (e.g. standpipes, sprinkler systems, hydrants, etc.) in accordance with NFPA Standards. Conduct tests of the water supply system to ensure adequate fire flow for fire department operations. Assess requests for fire protection impairment operations. Monitor and track conditions to ensure restoration. Develop, complete and maintain reports on all fire protection system testing/maintenance. · Conduct fire safety training for students, faculty and staff to educate and inform the campus community of requirements and issues. Participate in new student and staff orientation programs. Organize and participate in fire prevention awareness activities and events. · Attend required training and perform practical reviews as necessary to maintain certifications and proficiency in assigned tasks. Provide fire safety coverage for emergencies, impairments and special events. · Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Requirements

Per Civil Service Standards and Specifications.
Must have taken and passed the specific job related Civil Service exam and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list.
The Civil Service list for this position might provide insufficient acceptors, therefore, a NY HELPS appointment may be made.
Candidate must meet one of the following requirements to be considered for appointment through NY HELPS: 1. One year of experience as an emergency responder in a Career Fire Department; OR 2. Two years of experience as an emergency responder in a Volunteer Fire Department; OR 3. An Associate's Degree or higher in a related field, i.e., fire protection, fire science, or fire safety, can substitute for two years of specialized experience.
Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
At the time of interview, candidate must possess a NYS recognized Hazardous Material Operations certificate, recognized First Aid and CPR (D) certifications.
Candidates will be required to demonstrate through medical examination, their ability to meet NFPA 1582 standards at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
A medical examination will be required prior to appointment.
Must be able to perform mandatory overtime.

Nice To Haves

NYS Emergency Medical Technician, HAZMAT Technician and Firefighter 1 certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform emergency response to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, confined space incidents, and other campus emergencies.
Initiate building evacuations, search and rescue operations, extinguish incipient fires, and coordinate the response of outside assistance by local fire departments.
Respond to, investigate, and take appropriate action for fire alarm and protection system activations.
Complete incident reports.
Perform fire safety and extinguisher inspections, and hazard assessments on all facilities, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NYS Fire Codes, NFPA Standards and Codes, and other applicable standards.
Complete inspection and deficiency report, provide follow-up to ensure that corrective action is taken, and maintain records of all activities.
Accomplish miscellaneous fire prevention duties such as inspecting work sites and issuing hot work and confined space entry permits.
Review building plans and drawings for conformity with NYS Fire Codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes, and other applicable fire safety standards, to include checking compliance on the design/installation of all sprinkler systems, fire detection systems, and other fire extinguishing systems.
Perform occupancy reviews of public areas to establish maximum occupancy requirements.
Document, review and maintain records.
Conduct fire drills each semester and evaluate effectiveness of evacuations.
Assist with the coordination, training, and implementation of the Safety Warden and Fire Warden (UH) programs.
Accomplish reports on all drills and training.
Assist with the development of building emergency plans and evacuation.
Perform periodic inspection and testing of fire protection systems (e.g. standpipes, sprinkler systems, hydrants, etc.) in accordance with NFPA Standards.
Conduct tests of the water supply system to ensure adequate fire flow for fire department operations.
Assess requests for fire protection impairment operations.
Monitor and track conditions to ensure restoration.
Develop, complete and maintain reports on all fire protection system testing/maintenance.
Conduct fire safety training for students, faculty and staff to educate and inform the campus community of requirements and issues.
Participate in new student and staff orientation programs.
Organize and participate in fire prevention awareness activities and events.
Attend required training and perform practical reviews as necessary to maintain certifications and proficiency in assigned tasks.
Provide fire safety coverage for emergencies, impairments and special events.
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.