Asst. Fire Chief MNRR

[FDNYDCHI 38]

There is an asst. fire chief's job for MNRR in Grand Central Terminal, with the fire brigade see below. From what I have heard its going to be 2nd shift 3pm-11pm.

good luck to all,

Chris

Application Deadline

April 20, 2011

Compensation

Grade E Min: $ 57,226 / Mid: $71,533 / Max: $ 85,840

Position Objective

Assist the Fire Chief with oversight of the daily FIRE/LIFE SAFETY activities within Metro-North Railroad's Grand Central Terminal, and to ensure the Fire Life Safety Team complies with city, state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist with the supervision and oversight of the daily operations with the Fire Life Safety Team.

Maintain and track activity of the Fire Life Safety Team and GCT emergencies.

Ensure all members are fully trained and certified in accordance with city, state and federal requirements and maintain records for all emergencies and Fire Life Safety Team.

Oversee inspections of all areas within Grand Central Terminal for Fire Code compliance and safety/security concerns.

Assist in the development and implementation of evacuation plans for GCT involving all Metro-North employees, tenants, customers, contractors, and special events occupants within GCT.

Oversee daily inspection of construction sites for compliance with Fire and Safety regulations and hot works permits.

Coordinate semi-annual inspections and maintenance of tank suppression systems including pre-action systems and other class E systems, with outside contractors and the GCT Electrical Department.

Oversee/supervise the storage of hazardous materials with manifesting and disposal within EPA and NFPA requirements.

Work with the Safety Department by sharing information that would affect or help any or all Fire Brigades on the railroad involving fire fighting equipment, training, company protocol certification and meeting NYC / NYS requirements.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to understand standard procedures, regulations, protocols, as they relate to Fire/Life Safety, the FDNY, Metro North Railroad in GCT.

Strong ability to deal effectively and under pressure with emergency situations on a 24 hour per day basis.

Must be able to assist in the training of Metro-North employees, tenants and contractors on fire prevention and safety procedures and will ensure they receive training.

Must be able to make life saving decisions in emergency conditions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organization and coordination skills.

Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and foster teamwork.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels and external contacts (FDNY, MTA Police, Fire Command Station Manager, OEM, MNR departments, etc).

Working knowledge of Federal Guidelines as they relate to the handling, storage and removal of hazardous materials.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and/or Access, or comparable applications, as well as familiarity with required NYS reporting tools, such as a data base established by the Safety Department for reporting emergency calls to the State.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and under pressure with emergency situations on a 24 hour per day basis.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must be able to work shifts on 24/7 coverage as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of Grand Central Terminal's physical characteristics including exits, stairways, elevators, escalators, etc .

Familiarity with procedures and protocols established by FDNY and Metro-North Railroad.

Familiarity with Metro-North Railroads safety rules and regulations.

Fire Investigator Certification Level I.

Code Enforcement certification.

Three (3) years of railroad experience.

Required Education/Experience

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.

Minimum of four (4) years experience in Fire prevention, Fire/EMS field as a Firefighter, EMS officer or related field.

Minimum two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity of a diverse workforce.

Technical Certifications Required:

Emergency Medical Tech Certificate NY State.

HAZ-MAT II Tech New York State Certified - within one (1) year of hire.

NYC Certificate of Fitness, Fire Safety Director - within six (6) months of hire.

NYC Certificate of Fitness Fire Drill/Fireguard Public Assembly - within six (6) months of hire.

Fire Fighter One and Two Interior Structural Fire Fighting to NFPA Standards.

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science, Engineering or other applicable discipline.

Railroad Operations and knowledge of MNR's General Safety Rules.

Other Information

This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to toxicological testing.

This position will be responsible to provide FIRE/LIFE SAFETY to our customers, tenants and employees with emergency and non-emergency issues, which routinely arise day-to-day. Also, this position will provide a first line of defense toward all emergencies involving Grand Central Terminal. This position will also act as a representative to Incident Command with Metro-North Railroad and other outside agencies, such as F.D.N.Y., N.Y.P.D. and MTA Police Department during emergencies at Grand Central Terminal.

Must be able to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

The hours of the position may vary depending on the department's needs.

Selection Criteria

To be selected for a position, an applicant must: (1) meet the minimum requirements in the job posting, (2) pass a written examination (if applicable), (3) satisfy a background investigation (which includes credit, if applicable), and (4) pass an oral interview, during which the interviewers will further evaluate the applicant's qualifications for the position. Because the selection process is competitive, not all qualified applicants are granted an interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing.

For applicants who are current employees, you must be in active service and have worked in your present position for at least one year to be eligible to apply for a posted position. In addition, Metro-North employees are also subjected to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation of their safety and discipline records, their performance assessments, and of their time and attendance records (including early quits and late starts) for the preceding 30 months. During the 30 month review period, the maximum number of occurrences allowed is 15, and the maximum number of patterns allowed is 8. (An "occurrence" is any absence or consecutive absences of four or more hours, and a "pattern" is an absence preceding or following rest days, holidays, vacation days, etc.) For employees with fewer than 30 months of service, the entire period of their employment is reviewed, and the maximum allowable number of incidents is pro-rated. Absences excused in accordance with Company Operating Procedures are not included for purposes of assessing whether attendance is satisfactory. If occurrences and/or patterns exceed the maximums allowed, the employee's attendance is deemed unsatisfactory, and he or she is disqualified from further consideration, even if he or she has not been previously warned about his/her attendance.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

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