Fire System Safety Specialist

Division/Unit: CEF Electronics Maintenance Division Reports to: Superintendent Work Location: 130 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY Hours of Work: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume 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 following link Compensation Responsibilities Thisposition isresponsible forproviding technicalassistance,support, andknowledge transfer,regarding themaintenance,testing,andtroubleshootingofnumerousFireDetection Systems, GasDetection,andFireSuppressionSystems locatedthroughout NYCTlocations.Responsibilitiesalsoincludecritical systemissueresolution,performingdiagnostics,andactingasliaison withvarioussupportandmaterial vendors;reviewing specifications,newinstallations,upgrades, designdrawings, fieldinspections, surveys, andconducting trainingforin-house operations staff.Thisposition willinteractwithConstruction Managers andsupportgroupsthroughout theconstructionprocess toensurethese systemsareinstalledandmaintainableinaccordancetoapplicableNYCTPolicies,NFPA,State,andLocalCodes. Education and Experience A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, fire safety, environmental or occupational safety, ergonomics, statistics, mathematics, chemical, physical or biological sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management, or a related field; plus at least two years of satisfactory full-time experience in professional system safety-related work; or An associate degree from an accredited college or university in a field listed in “1” above; plus four years of satisfactory, full-time experience in professional system safety-related work; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus six years of satisfactory, full-time professional system safety-related work; or Education and/or experience equivalent to that listed in “1”,”2” or “3” above. A master's degree in any of the fields indicated above may be substituted for one year of experience. Special Notes To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the qualification requirements, either one year served in the Transit Authority at Assignment Level I or one additional year performing duties described in "1" above. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the qualification requirements, either one year served in the Transit Authority at Assignment Level II or two additional years performing duties described in "1" above. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the qualification requirements, either one year served in the Transit Authority at Assignment Level III or three additional years performing duties described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory position. Desired Skills Experience in life safety system design, plan review, and commissioning . Indepth knowledge oftheBuilding andFireCodes of the State of New York, NYC Fire Prevention Code, NYCFire Department Rules and Regulations, and National Fire Protection Association Standards . NYS CodeEnforcementCertification, NICET I, II, III, or IV Certification Strong Analytical, Technical, and Communications skills Selection Method Based onevaluation of education, skills, experience and interview. Other information Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission") . MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military servicemembers, to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)