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Fire and Safety Representative

New York State Jobs
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    Thiells, New York, United States
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    Thiells, New York, United States
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Fire and Safety Representative Fire and Safety Representatives provide fire safety field services to adult and childcare facilities as part of a team that includes other program representatives and would ensure that these facilities are in compliance with applicable safety codes, regulations, and other state and local requirements. Fire and Safety Representatives could conduct safety inspections, compile reports detailing findings, and review evacuation plans to determine the ability of facilities to respond to fire and other emergencies. The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to approximately 120,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in New York State. We are guided in our interactions with the people we serve and each other by compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence and honesty. Our motto is "Putting People First," and it applies not only to the individuals we serve, but to our employees as well. Operating within the Center for Property Supports & Emergency Services Fire Safety/Emergency Management Bureau, the Fire and Safety Representative will promote fire safety improvements, and emergency preparedness across the OPWDD enterprise. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Facilitating fire safety training and awareness of regulatory and code requirements to staff responsible for the day-to-day management of safe programs. Assisting in the development and monitoring of evacuation plans and facility-based emergency management plans to ensure facilities and community homes are prepared to respond to fire and other emergencies. Working in concert with the respective DDSOOs, providers and other stakeholders, and ensure that all applicable processes are followed and improvements are implemented as needed. Assisting the DDSOO Safety Officers in their reviews of state-operated homes and also working collaboratively with the Division of Quality Improvement to identify and promote resolution of fire safety concerns. Perform facility risk assessments for emergency planning activities to assist in meeting bureau goals. Attend local and regional meetings with emergency managers/ fire coordinators and other state agencies. Assist in the development and deployment of or with agency incident response teams during times of crisis. Compiling reports detailing findings and recommendations. Establishing working relationships with local fire and police departments.
In addition, occasional work in the New York State Emergency Operation Center in Albany may be required during a natural disaster. This may include modified working hours as needed.
  • Thiells, New York, United States

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  • English
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