Emergency Services Specialist

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell University’s Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) provides programs and services that support health, safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship across the university community. The Emergency Services team provides emergency response to the university community under general supervision from the Emergency Services Supervisor and the Director of Fire Protection and Emergency Services. The program provides 24/7 coverage, and the position may be assigned different shifts or extended hours, including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs. Duties include inspecting AEDs and sprinkler valves and conducting fire drills and shutdowns. This is an endowed, union position within Teamsters Local 317, based onsite in Ithaca, New York. The stated starting pay rate is $27.59 per hour. Employees are expected to support Cornell’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; attend staff development training; and participate in performance evaluations. They are also expected to help foster an inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and healthy work environment.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science degree in emergency management or a safety-related field, NYS EMT certification, and at least 3 years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of NYS EMT certification, education, and experience.
Experience in emergency response operations and writing and documenting procedures.
Knowledge of basic chemical reactions, general safety, and loss prevention theories.
Unrestricted New York State driver's license and a good driving record.
Pass a rigorous background check before final appointment and pass ongoing background or security checks as required by regulatory or security agencies.
Physical fitness to climb stairs, function on ladders, enter confined spaces, and work in hazardous environments and at differing heights while wearing personal protective equipment, including respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, and full-body chemical protective clothing.
Participate in annual medical examinations and meet fitness-for-duty requirements for respiratory protection equipment and hazardous materials emergency responder work.
Ability to obtain HAZMAT certification under OSHA 1910.120 and wear a respirator in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Obtain FEMA certifications: ICS 100, ICS 200, NIMS 700, and IS 800.
Familiarity with fire protection equipment, emergency and hazardous-materials response, and inspection processes.
Ability to work any shift.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in emergency management or a safety-related field.
New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technician.
Familiarity and experience with emergency response operations and procedures across fire, chemical, medical, and safety-related fields; regulations concerning employee health and safety; basic chemical reactions; and general safety and loss prevention theories.
University work experience.
Previous incident command experience.
Completion of New York State Fire Officer 1 and/or New York State Hazardous Materials Incident Command courses.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency response to the university community as part of a team that maintains 24/7 coverage.
Inspect AEDs and sprinkler valves.
Conduct fire drills and shutdowns.
Attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
Cultivate inclusive working relationships and contribute to a respectful, collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options.
Generous retirement contributions.
Access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Health and personal leave.
Three weeks of vacation.
13 holidays, including an end-of-year winter break from December 25 through January 1.
Two additional floating holidays.
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program.
Tuition aid for external education.
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.