Fire Protection Specialist​/Trainee​/Trainee ; NY HELPS

Position: Fire Protection Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/13/26

Applications Due
02/28/26

Vacancy ID209531

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NY HELPYes

Agency Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

Title Fire Protection Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade
18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 60%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Monroe

Street Address 1530 Jefferson Rd.

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code
14623

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Fire and Life Safety Branch within the Office of Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

* This position will report the assigned Deputy Chief (DC) in the Fire and Life Safety Branch, (FLSB).

* Conduct fire and life safety inspections.

* Provide technical assistance and instruction to state agencies, colleges and universities, county representatives, municipal and local fire officials, and civic groups on matter's relating to fire safety and prevention.

* Issue permits related to the use of fireworks, pyrotechnics, and live-flame effects on state owned properties and enforce regulations pertaining to the sale of consumer fireworks and sparkling devices.

* Obtain certification as a New York State Building Code Certified Enforcement Official (CEO)

* Obtain and maintain certification and perform the duties and responsibilities of a New York State Peace Officer.

* Develop, coordinate, and provide training throughout the state on fire inspection and prevention, and general firefighting practices.

* Respond to emergency incidents as directed. Provide technical assistance to local fire officials

as requested,

* Service as liaison between State Office of Emergency Management, local fire departments, and regional fire administrators in the development and implementation of local emergency response plans and exercises. Also serve as state agency liaison during actual emergencies.

* Ensure the state and local fire departments are in compliance with controlling laws, regulations, and best practices.

* May assist in the implementation of special projects, such as, training course revisions,

conferences and seminar programs, and equipment maintenance programs.

* Perform technical assistance and emergency response activities.

* Assist with the communications and meetings with local fire chiefs and fire coordinators and other fire officials as needed.

* Assist with monthly and quarterly reports as needed.

* Significant travel, approximately 60%, often overnight in an assigned geographic location is required.

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education.

Fire Protection Specialist 1 level requirements:

* Fire Protection Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14):
Three years of full-time, paid experience as a firefighter in a fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade OR six years of experience as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter trainer. Experience must be obtained on or after January 1, 2010.

* Fire Protection Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16):
Four years of full-time, paid experience as a firefighter in a fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade OR seven years of experience as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter trainer. Experience must be obtained on or after January 1, 2010.

* Fire Protection Specialist 1, SG-18:
Five years of full-time, paid experience as a firefighter in a fire department, military…