Fire System Safety Specialist Job New York New York USA,Engineering

Location: New York

Division/Unit: CEF Electronics Maintenance Division

Reports to:

Superintendent

Work Location:

130 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY

Hours of Work: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www
1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

Compensation Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance,support, and knowledge transfer,regarding the maintenance,testing,andtroubleshootingofnumerous

FireDetection Systems, Gas Detection,andFire Suppression Systems located throughout NYCTlocations.

Responsibilitiesalsoincludecritical systemissueresolution,performingdiagnostics,andactingasliaison withvarioussupportandmaterial vendors;reviewing specifications,new installations,upgrades, design drawings, fieldinspections, surveys, and conducting trainingforin-house operations staff.

This position willinteractwith

Construction Managers andsupportgroupsthroughout theconstructionprocess toensurethese systemsareinstalledandmaintainableinaccordancetoapplicableNYCTPolicies,NFPA,State,andLocal

Codes.

Education and Experience

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, fire safety, environmental or occupational safety, ergonomics, statistics, mathematics, chemical, physical or biological sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management, or a related field; plus at least two years of satisfactory full-time experience in professional system safety-related work; or

An associate degree from an accredited college or university in a field listed in “1” above; plus four years of satisfactory, full-time experience in professional system safety-related work; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus six years of satisfactory, full-time professional system safety-related work; or

Education and/or experience equivalent to that listed in “1”,”2” or “3” above. A master's degree in any of the fields indicated above may be substituted for one year of experience.

Special Notes

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the qualification requirements, either one year served in the Transit Authority at Assignment Level I or one additional year performing duties described in "1" above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the qualification requirements, either one year served in the Transit Authority at Assignment Level II or two additional years performing duties described in "1" above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the qualification requirements, either one year served in the Transit Authority at Assignment Level III or three additional years performing duties described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory position.

Desired Skills

Experience in life safety system design, plan review, and commissioning .
Indepth knowledge ofthe

Building andFireCodes of the State of New York, NYC Fire Prevention Code, NYCFire Department Rules and Regulations, and National Fire Protection Association Standards .
NYS Code Enforcement Certification , NICET I, II, III, or IV Certification
Strong Analytical, Technical, and Communications skills

Selection Method

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.

Other information

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.

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