Fire Marshal, Emerging Talent Intern (Fall)

Description Department:

Safety, Security & Environment Location:

93-59 183rd St, Hollis, NY 11423

Position Title:

Fire Marshal, Emerging Talent Intern Hourly Rate:

$19.00 (Undergraduate), $21.00 (Graduate) All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Office of The Fire Marshal (OFM) is responsible for ensuring the safety of LIRR customers, employees, and vendors and to reduce or eliminate operational impact, property damage and economic loss due to fire or related hazards. These goals are achieved through enforcement of the NYS Fire Code on all LIRR properties and projects in compliance with 19 NYCRR Part 1204; Delivering education and hands on training related to fire safety and rail road safety for LIRR employees and local police / fire / EMS first responders; responding on a 24/7 basis to all LIRR related emergencies acting as a liaison between LIRR and external emergency response agencies; and conducting investigations to the origin and cause of all fires occurring on LIRR property. Additionally, OFM plans and facilitates an annual full scale multi-agency exercise with the fire service simulating a rail incident and practicing interagency communication, coordination, and safe evacuation of passengers from rail equipment. The Fire Marshal intern supports implementation of fire safety and prevention programs by assisting with fire safety inspections, updating of building pre-plan data, assisting with hot work permit inspections, assisting with fire and evacuation drills. Performs other office tasks as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To identify potential fire life safety hazards. To comply with applicable laws and standards. Ensure reliability and maintenance of all fire protection systems and equipment. Ensure safety of LIRR customers and employees. Provide adequate preparation for operational and emergency events. Identify all hazards, communicate findings to appropriate personnel / departments, and track remediation. Ensure business needs of the department are met. Ability to interpret construction documents and architectural drawings.

PROJECTS

Identify all hazards, communicate findings to appropriate personnel / departments, and track remediation. Provide adequate preparation for operational and emergency events. To identify potential fire life safety hazards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must. The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills. The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively. The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA Major(s)

Preferred:

Fire Science, or related field. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students' transcript must be submitted. Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.