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Farmingdale State College Fire Management Specialist in Farmingdale, New York
Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Aug 23 2024 Job Description:
Provide extensive fire and life safety services to the Farmingdale State College community. The candidate must perform the following duties:
Provide emergency response to fires, fire alarms, hazardous material spills and any other emergency conditions.
Conduct fire drills each semester and evaluate effectiveness of evacuations.
Investigate, inspect, evaluate and maintain all fire sprinkler, fire pump, fire extinguisher and fire alarm systems campus-wide to ensure compliance with NFPA Standards and Codes, NYS Fire Code, OSHA and any other applicable standard.
Evaluate facilities/equipment to identify unsafe conditions and develop preventive maintenance schedules.
Complete inspection and deficiency reports and provide follow-up to ensure corrective action is taken.
Design and conduct fire/life safety training for the college community.
Prepare and distribute written inspection reports in a timely manner.
Assist with development of building emergency plans, evacuation plans, and fire department preplanning activities.
Advise departments and provide interpretations and/or recommendations on fire code compliance.
Review construction documents and other applicable plans and advise based on relevant code/standard compliance.
Issue fire and life safety permits in accordance with campus policies.
Act as liaison with local fire departments and State Fire Marshal's Office.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
This position involves working non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree and three (3) years professional experience in a career fire department; In lieu of degree, five (5) years experience in a career fire department OR five (5) years experience in a volunteer fire department as an active member in good standing.
Certified NYS Code Enforcement Officer.
Must have experience in sprinkler and fire alarm operating systems.
Experience in fire/emergency spill response.
Ability to understand and interpret NFPA Standards and NYS Fire Code, and any other related codes or standards.
Must have, keep and maintain appropriate certifications in relation to the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection, Fire Prevention Technology or related field.
Ability to review construction plans and documents, develop and implement fire safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
Ability to prepare written correspondence to the college community and state and local agencies.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time UUP position.
For the first 10 working days, beginning Friday, August 23, 2024, and ending Friday, September 6, 2024, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Saturday, September 21, 2024
SALARY: $65,000 + $3,400 in downstate location pay = $68,400 Total Compensation. Salary may increase commensurate with experience.
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-June-2024.pdf)
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION
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