Fire Lieutenant

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of a degree, four (4) years of directly related experience, or a combination of higher education and experience totaling four (4) years may be considered.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience as an emergency responder (volunteer experience will be considered).
• Two (2) years of experience as an operational fire officer (volunteer experience will be considered).
• First Aid with CPR.
• NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.
• NYS Code Enforcement Official or must be able to obtain certification within 1 year of employment.
• NYS Confined Space Technician.
• Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
  *** Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes").

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) or more additional years as a paid, full-time emergency responder or in a volunteer department NYS/National Registry EMT.
• NYS Motor Pump Operator on a Class "A" engine.
• NYS Rope Rescue/High Angle.
• Rapid Intervention Team Training.
• Aerial/Ladder Operations.
• Campus active shooter response/Tactical Critical Casualty Care Certification.

Brief Description of Duties:

The Assistant Commander along with the Fire Services team will work together to protect life and property and provide fire protection and emergency services to all Stony Brook University facilities and surrounding properties. The employee accomplishes this task by carrying out general duties such as (but not limited to): fire safety and extinguisher inspections; emergency response to fires, fire alarms and other emergencies;

conduct fire drills and assist with the development of building emergency plans; perform inspection and testing of fire protection systems; conduct fire safety training; participate in fire prevention educational activities and events; attend required training; and provide fire safety coverage for emergencies, impairments and special events. The successful incumbent must possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands, communicate effectively in verbal and written form, establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers and other internal and outside agencies, as well as the ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Evening and weekend work will be required at times.

*** Out-of-State Applicants:
Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of start date.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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Official Job Title :
Assistant Commander for Fire & Emergency Services

Environmental Health and Safety

Department/Hiring Area :
Environmental Health and Safety