System Safety Specialist Trainee Series

Title :
System Safety Specialist Trainee Series Fire Safety

Department: Office of System Safety

Authority: OA

Division/Unit: Officeof System Safety /Fire Safety

Work Location : 2 Broadway New York, NY10004

Compensation :

System Safety Specialist Trainee I - $49,667-$56,411

System Safety Trainee Specialist II - $53,635-$63,864

Deadline

May 28 th 2026

Reporting Manager

Development and implementation of fire/life safety policies and procedures, interpretation of applicable codes and standards, review of design drawings and specifications for fire/life safety requirements, conducting field safety surveys and inspections. Also, responsible for acceptance test witnessing and on-site inspections of new and existing fire suppression/detection systems.

• Assist with the development and implementation of fire/life safety policies and procedures, interpretation of applicable codes and standards, review of design drawings and specifications for fire/life safety requirements, conducting field safety surveys and inspections.
• Assist with acceptance test witnessing and on-site inspections of new and existing fire suppression/detection systems; coordinating/conducting interagency emergency preparedness exercises; work with Construction Managers during installation of fire protection systems to ensure compliance with NFPA Standards and applicable local codes.
• Assist with responding to and conducting investigation of fires that occur on the system that causes significant property damage or results in injuries to customers or employees.
• Available for emergency response duties (in company vehicle) and have a valid Driver's License.

• System Safety Specialist Trainee I:
  Abbreviated degree from an accredited college in engineering, fire safety, environmental or occupational safety, ergonomics, statistics, mathematics, chemical, physical or biological sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management or a related field.
• System Safety Specialist Trainee II:
  Completion of 1 year of satisfactory service at Step 1 or a master's degree in one of the fields of study mentioned in "1" above.

• Determination.
• State and International
  
  Building codes.

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.