MTA Metro-North Railroad -Fire Marshal

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MTA Metro-North Railroad

Office of System Safety

Division of Fire Safety/Emergency Management

Position: Fire Marshal

Full Time Position/Regular Employment Job ID: 81174

Link: http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/ (Under MTA Metro-North Railroad)

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Compensation

Grade F Min: $64,786 / Mid: $80,982 / Max: $97,179

Opening

Playing a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, Metro-North Railroad, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), is the busiest commuter railroad in the nation with an annual ridership of over 82 million. A dynamic organization with a strong focus on customer service, safety, and new technologies, Metro-North employs approximately 5,900 people. Operating out of its home base in New York City's historic Grand Central Terminal, the railroad's three lines serve 120 stations in seven counties in New York and two counties in Connecticut. In 2011, Metro-North received the prestigious International Brunel Award for Overall Excellence in Railroad Design, recognizing its continuing work as a more efficient operation, its commitment to sustainability, and its focus on providing excellent customer service. Metro-North was the first American railroad to win this coveted award in its 30-year history. The competition is open to all passenger and freight railroads in the world. Metro-North has a reputation for rewarding employee resourcefulness and innovation, and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment.

Position Objective

Manage all aspects of Metro-North's Fire Prevention Program. Ensure MNR compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and other codes and standards, where applicable, and advocate for more restrictive requirements where appropriate to protect the health and safety of MNR employees and its customers.

Responsibilities

Manage, enforce and continue to develop the MNR Fire Prevention Program.

Manage, schedule, perform and track periodic fire/life safety inspections of MNR facilities assessing compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code ('Uniform Code') and other codes and standards, where applicable, and advocate for more restrictive requirements where appropriate. Respond to inquiries/reports of deficiencies, investigate, issue safety referrals and provide technical assistance for mitigation.

Participate in MNR Capital Engineering Code Compliance Review processes; review design submission documents and attend all inspections required by the Uniform Code and MNR Capital Engineering Code Compliance Program and MNR Capital procedures and guidelines.

Manage, schedule and track the inspection and testing of MNR Fire Suppression Systems (standpipes, sprinkler, foam and inert gas systems), Fire Detection Systems and fire safety equipment.

Issue and track Hot Work Permits and audit compliance with same.

Manage, track and audit Fire Extinguisher maintenance contract / rotation.

Assist in the development and maintenance of contingency and evacuation plans for MNR facilities and operating territory and conduct periodic training of facility managers and employees (and assist with training of local emergency responders), conducting drills and evacuation exercises, providing reporting on each of these areas.

Respond to emergencies; facilitate and conduct fire investigations for cause and origin and issue activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types, probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions. Maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.

Required Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of fire prevention and safety program requirements.
Thorough knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems.
Thorough working knowledge of the NYS Uniform Code and associated NFPA standards.

Ability to identify deficiencies (both in planned construction and existing structures) and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effectiveness.

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as a normal course of business.

Excellent project management skills required with adherence to deadlines.

Excellent negotiating skills required.

Ability to foster cooperation among diverse groups.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software.

Must be available for periodic on-call weekend coverage and be able to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

The following is preferred, but other satisfactory combinations of relevant experience, education, and/or technical credentials will be considered:

Transportation Industry Safety

Required Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Fire Science, Urban Planning, Emergency Management, Project Management or related field. In lieu of degree, four (4) years of demonstrated equivalent experience or technical credentials is required.

Minimum 5 years' experience in Fire Prevention /Safety or related field

NYS-certified Code Compliance Technician

Minimum 2 years' experience in Code Enforcement and design plan review

Preferred Education/Experience

NYS-certified Code Enforcement Official

Experience in Fire Service or other Emergency Services

NYS Fire Investigator I/II

Other Information

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

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 (1) year to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, plus on-the-job training, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.) in order to be eligible to transfer. If you are transferred, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present occupation. In addition, Metro-North employees are 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.

As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $90,020.00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker.


We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please apply online at www.mta.info

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[amr6334 16]

Wasnt this job listed like early last year too

[TRUCK6018 50]

Wasnt this job listed like early last year too

Even if it was, there's constantly people getting transferred, promoted, retiring, etc.

[E106MKFD 56]

Wasnt this job listed like early last year too

There was a Fire Marshal job posted over a year ago but this posting is for an additional Marshal.

There was also a posting for Firefighter/EMS Officer last year (posted on this forum) which is different than the current posting.