Fire Safety Oversight Team - Hamilton, Canada - City of New York

Description

Fire Safety Oversight Team (FSOT) Specialist

• NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
• Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

• Exam may be required

Department

Salary range: $58,164.00 – $80,000.00

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Conduct field oversight of NYCHA personnel and vendors performing work in the conduct of inspections to detect violations of laws, rules and regulations which are intended to reduce or
eliminate fire hazards or assist in extinguishing fires.
2. Ensure that those individuals who are performing inspections on NYCHA's fire suppression systems have the appropriate licenses and follow NYCHA's inspection policies and procedures.
3. Prepare detailed reports outlining the findings of the field oversight which highlight the extent to which activities are being conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and industry best
practices, flagging potential gaps or risks for supervision.
4. Respond to and investigate complaints of alleged fire code violations and prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
5. Inspect, through visual observation, NYCHA facilities, to determine compliance with applicable fire safety laws and codes.
6. Reinspect NYCHA's buildings, structures, or premises that have been identified by enforcing agencies and/or department inspectors as having violation(s) that constitute a hazard to the health,
safety, or welfare of the occupants or intended occupants, firefighters, or the general public to determine if the violations have been abated.
7. Immediately escalate observances of Health and Safety noncompliance or malfeasance to the Deputy Director-Building Systems Safety.
8. Respond to and investigate complaints of alleged fire safety concerns and prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
9. Review reports and inspection activities to determine compliance with rules and policies and to ensure the uniform application of fire safety codes.
10. Collaborate with business units to recommend required process improvements to ensure the safety of NYCHA's residents and employees.
11. Advise and assist the Fire Safety Oversight Team Administrator in developing well-informed and operative strategies to maximize unit and department effectiveness.
12. Perform special project tasks, ad-hoc analyses, and prepare relevant reports and presentations as assigned.
13. Provide oversight assistance to the other units within the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
14. Participate in informational sessions and community outreach in the field of fire safety.

Additional Information
1. For NYCHA employees: employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if
applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Five (5) years of full-time experience in or more of the following:
a. the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables;
b. the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials;
c. the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or houses to detect potential fire and explosion hazards;
d. the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education from an accredited college or technical institution with specialization in fire science technology, chemistry, physics or engineering may be substituted for the experience requirement on the basis of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years.

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

Preferred Skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Conduct field oversight of NYCHA personnel and vendors performing work in the conduct of inspections to detect violations of laws, rules and regulations which are intended to reduce or
eliminate fire hazards or assist in extinguishing fires.
2. Ensure that those individuals who are performing inspections on NYCHA's fire suppression systems have the appropriate licenses and follow NYCHA's inspection policies and procedures.
3. Prepare detailed reports outlining the findings of the field oversight which highlight the extent to which activities are being conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and industry best
practices, flagging potential gaps or risks for supervision.
4. Respond to and investigate complaints of alleged fire code violations and prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
5. Inspect, through visual observation, NYCHA facilities, to determine compliance with applicable fire safety laws and codes.
6. Reinspect NYCHA's buildings, structures, or premises that have been identified by enforcing agencies and/or department inspectors as having violation(s) that constitute a hazard to the health,
safety, or welfare of the occupants or intended occupants, firefighters, or the general public to determine if the violations have been abated.
7. Immediately escalate observances of Health and Safety noncompliance or malfeasance to the Deputy Director-Building Systems Safety.
8. Respond to and investigate complaints of alleged fire safety concerns and prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
9. Review reports and inspection activities to determine compliance with rules and policies and to ensure the uniform application of fire safety codes.
10. Collaborate with business units to recommend required process improvements to ensure the safety of NYCHA's residents and employees.
11. Advise and assist the Fire Safety Oversight Team Administrator in developing well-informed and operative strategies to maximize unit and department effectiveness.
12. Perform special project tasks, ad-hoc analyses, and prepare relevant reports and presentations as assigned.
13. Provide oversight assistance to the other units within the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
14. Participate in informational sessions and community outreach in the field of fire safety.

Additional Information
1. For NYCHA employees: employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if
applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Five (5) years of full-time experience in or more of the following:
a. the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables;
b. the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials;
c. the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or houses to detect potential fire and explosion hazards;
d. the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education from an accredited college or technical institution with specialization in fire science technology, chemistry, physics or engineering may be substituted for the experience requirement on the basis of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years.

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

Preferred Skills
1. Five (5 +) years of experience in the field of Fire Safety or Fire Protection Industry, such as a Fire Inspector, Fire Hazard Risk assessment, fire protection system installation, maintenance andtesting of water-based fire protection systems installation and testing of fire alarm.2. Subject Matter expertise with Local, State, and Federal regulations as if pertains to Fire Safety Compliance in Residential Buildings.3. Comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of all legislation, standards and best practice in fire safety relevant to this role.4. Experience in enforcement inspection, fire risk management, and provision of authoritative fire safety advice.5. Knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety and protection systems, including limitations, types, operation, maintenance, and installation.6. Knowledge of the procedures used to inspect and evaluate buildings and structures for fire hazards and fire safety.7. Experience in conducting Fire Safety Training, presentations and outreach programs.8. Ability to manage relationships, balance competing priorities, and manage both up and down.9. Ability to identify existing and potential fire safety hazards.10. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.11. Firm working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Fire Safety Oversight Team (FSOT) Specialist

• Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)

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• Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement

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