Fire Protection Specialist

Under the general direction of the Fire Protection Specialist 3, the incumbent supervises the daily activities of assigned staff in the Hazardous Materials Branch within the Office of Fire Prevention & Control.

Under the general direction of the Fire Protection Specialist 3, the incumbent supervises the daily activities of assigned staff in the Hazardous Materials Branch within the Office of Fire Prevention & Control.

• Direct the planning, development, and delivery of firefighting, hazardous materials,and other fire and life safety related training programs.
• Perform supervisory functions to ensure proper staffing levels and finances are available to support programs.
• Respond and direct staff to respond to emergency incidents as needed. Provide technical assistance to local fire officials as requested.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reports as needed.
• Assigns work, evaluates work performance, counsels' staff, approves time off, trains staff, and participates in the interview and selection process.
• May represent the State Fire Administrator at meetings with local officials and at national, state, and local seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Performs other duties and special projects as required.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Current New York State Division of Homeland Security and emergency Services employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as an Fire Protection Specialist 2 and are interested in reassignment.

NOTE:

This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities. 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 transfer. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Career Mobility website (careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo) to determine transfer eligibility.

NOTE:

Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING:
Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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.