Senior Fire Safety Specialist/Fire Lieutenant

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): 

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of the degree, four (4) years of directly related experience, or a combination of higher education and experience totaling four (4) years. 
• Three (3) years of full-time experience as an emergency responder (volunteer experience will be considered). 
• Two (2) years of experience as an operational fire officer (volunteer experience will be considered). 
• NYS Fire Officer 1. 
• NYS/Pro Board Firefighter 1. 
• First Aid with CPR. 
• Haz-Mat Technician. 
• NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800. 
• NYS Code Enforcement Official or must be able to obtain certification within 1 year of employment. 
• NYS Confined Space Technician. 
• NYS Driver License. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Additional years (4+) of full-time experience as an emergency responder (volunteer experience will be considered). 
• NYS/National Registry EMT. 
• NYS Motor Pump Operator on a Class "A" engine. 
• NYS Rope Rescue/High Angle. 
• Rapid Intervention Team Training. 
• Aerial/Ladder Operations. 
• NYS Fire Instructor 1. 
• Campus active shooter response/Tactical Critical Casualty Care Certification. 
• NYS/Pro Board Firefighter 2. 

Brief Description of Duties:
The Senior Fire Safety Specialist / Fire Lieutenant along with the Fire Services team will work together to protect life and property and provide fire protection and emergency services to all Stony Brook University facilities and surrounding properties. The employee accomplishes this task by carrying out general duties such as (but not limited to): fire safety and extinguisher inspections; emergency response to fires, fire alarms and other emergencies; conduct fire drills and assist with the development of building emergency plans; perform inspection and testing of fire protection systems; conduct fire safety training; participate in fire prevention educational activities and events; attend required training; and provide fire safety coverage for emergencies, impairments and special events. The selected candidate must possess the following in order to be successful in this role: the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, the ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands, communicate effectively in verbal and written form, establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers and other internal and outside agencies, as well as be able to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards. 

• Emergency Response Coordination: During emergencies they will provide first line supervision of subordinate personnel to fulfill the mission while riding a fire apparatus. Maintains compliance with applicable reports. They will lead subordinates in emergency situations. Act as a Senior Fire Safety Specialist and member of the incident management team. Follow incident command protocol and provide direction during emergencies when needed. Collaborate with the Emergency Management team, UPD, medical personnel, and other relevant departments to ensure a coordinated response to emergencies. Establish an effective communication channel with local fire departments, law enforcement and regulatory agencies. 
• Fire Prevention and Safety: Lead fire prevention efforts by conducting inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions to ensure compliance with fire codes and standards. Coordinator and perform fire safety and extinguisher inspections, hazard assessments on all facilities, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NYS Fire Codes, NFPA Standards and Codes, and other applicable standards. Conduct occupancy reviews of spaces for compliance. Complete inspection and deficiency report, provide follow-up to ensure that corrective action is taken, and maintain records of all activiti