Fire Ems Officer - New York, United States - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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New York, United States

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Description

Description
POSTING NO.

7502


JOB TITLE:
Fire - EMS Officer


DEPT/DIV:
Emergency Management & Fire Safety


WORK LOCATION:
Grand Central Terminal


FULL/PART-TIME


FULL

SALARY RANGE:
$66,335.00-$87,064.95


DEADLINE:
June 06, 2024

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.


Opening:
MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation.

MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities to its employees.


Position Objective:


This position protects the Railroad's employees, customers, tenants, equipment, and infrastructure from injury, damage, and loss by maintaining a comprehensive & proactive fire/life safety program, responding to and mitigating fire/rescue/hazardous materials incidents, providing pre-hospital emergency medical services, and by working with both internal and external forces to minimize service disruptions safely and efficiently.

This position provides front-line supervision of volunteer fire brigade personnel.


Responsibilities:


  • Respond to Fire, EMS, and other emergencies as indicated by policy & guidelines and supervision. Perform firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials response, and other tasks as outlined by NYS OFPC/DOH, NFPA, OSHA, FDNY, MNR, and all other applicable standards and guidelines. Provide prehospital emergency medical care according to state and local medical protocols. Inspect and maintain equipment and facilities in support of these tasks. Create/maintain accurate and detailed reports regarding all activities. Interface and coordinate with other MNR forces and outside agencies during incidents in order to facilitate the safe and efficient resolution of emergencies involving MNR facilities, personnel, and customers.
  • Receive emergency information and alarms from fire and building management systems, other dispatch centers, etc. Process information as indicated by policy & guidelines and supervision, dispatch appropriate personnel & resources, coordinate/facilitate response & communications, make appropriate notifications, and document as appropriate.
  • Support MNR fire prevention and safety programs by assisting with and conducting inspections, drills, assessments, and employee/tenant/public education and training. Assist with construction and event plans & specification review and other code enforcement duties as directed. Complete associated documentation and administrative tasks.
  • Attend regular training and ongoing continuing education to achieve/maintain certification/licensure and proficiency in required tasks and knowledge as outlined by NYS OFPC/DOH, NFPA, OSHA, FDNY, MNR, and all other applicable standards and guidelines.
  • Complete administrative tasks as needed, as outlined by policy & guidelines, and as indicated by supervision.
  • Assist in management and administration of various projects and programs in support of emergency management, fire life safety, and other Office of System Safety goals as required.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • This position requires knowledge of Firefighting, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Care, Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, and areas related to these functions. The incumbent will be able to reason with coworkers and others to successfully complete tasks in these areas.
  • This position requires problemsolving skills that will allow him/her to effectively solve problems a wide range of problems utilizing solutions formed from standing policies and guidelines, training, and experience.
  • This position will be accountable for actions that have a critical impact on company operations. This position will operate within policies and guidelines and will be steered by managerial direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to use a computer and the Microsoft Office suite of programs to receive/transmit, analyze, manipulate, format, and process data. Ability to effectively use a computer to research information regarding codes, training, equipment, and other relevant information.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple concurrent priorities, often under stressful or emergency conditions. Ability to make lifesaving decisions under stressful or emergency conditions.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in written, electronic, and verbal formats. Also must be able to effectively utilize computers, twoway radios, smartphones, and other electronic devices.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently operate and manipulate various tools and equipment in support of the position's responsibilities. This includes, but is not
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