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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/10/26

Applications Due11/25/26

Vacancy ID228674

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleYes

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 $90582 to $114585 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

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 Road

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14623

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Fire Protection Specialist 3, SG-27, the incumbent supervises 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 prepared 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 the community to ensure cooperation and coordination of State and local government programs.
• Perform supervisory functions to ensure proper staffing levels and finances are available to support 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.
• Assist 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.
• Significant travel, approximately 60%, often overnight in an assigned geographic location is required.

Minimum Qualifications REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER

Current New York State Division of Homeland Security and emergency Services employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as an 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. 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.gov/cmo) to determine transfer eligibility.

Additional Comments 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.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agencys Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.

In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/CZ

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A, 5th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 228674 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.

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