Fire Protection Specialist 2 Position Available In Broome, New York

Date Posted:

06/10/25

Applications Due:

06/25/25

Vacancy ID:

189859 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of TitleFire Protection Specialist 2 Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade23 Bargaining UnitPS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage60% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From8 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyBroome Street Address44 Hawley Street CityBinghamton, NY StateNY Zip Code13901 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionUnder the direction of the Fire Protection Specialist 3, the incumbent will support the activities of the Fire and Life Safety Branch within the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. The incumbent will supervise the daily activities of assigned staff in the Fire and Life Safety Branch. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• May provide instruction on life safety code and fire prevention courses.
• Assists in developing and implementing fire safety policy and program development recommendations for State Agencies, college campuses, and others, including the review of college fire service courses, curriculums, and programs.
• Supervises life safety code and fire prevention inspection programs.
• Reviews inspection reports made by subordinates and supervises the preparation of formal departmental recommendations for remedial action, including legal action.
• Performs the more complex inspections and investigations and prepares reports.
• Obtains certification and performs the duties and responsibilities of a New York State Peace Officer.
• Performs fiscal, personnel, and administrative functions to support the States life safety code and fire protection programs.
• Prepares technical reports on fire reporting data, fire safety trends and developments, and changes in technologies.
• Interprets fire safety provisions for government officials and private agencies.
• May consult with architects, engineers, and facility managers to resolve fire safety deficiencies found by field staff.
• May assist in developing fire prevention and investigative strategies for local fire prevention planners and ethe community to ensure cooperation and coordination of State and local government programs.
• Assigns work, evaluates work performance, counsels’ staff, approves time off, trains staff, and participates in the interview and selection process.
• Supervises the NYS Fair Public Education Detail.
• Assists with monthly and quarterly reports as needed.
• Performs other duties and special projects as required.
• May represent the State Fire Administrator at meetings with local officials and at national, state, and local seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle.
• Significant travel required, approximately 60%, often overnight, in assigned geographic location is required.

Minimum QualificationsApplicants may be appointed if they are a current New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a 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 and should not respond to this posting. 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/cmo) to determine transfer eligibility.

Additional CommentsNOTE:

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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources/MC Telephone518-486-5700 Fax518-485-8432 Email AddressHRresumes@dhses.ny Address StreetNYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM 1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A, 5th Floor CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12226 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy

ID 189859

in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.