• Job Description

  Req#: 485966
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  Required Qualifications: As per Civil Service standards and specifications.

  Either 1. One year of experience as an emergency responder in a career fire department; or

  2. two years of experience as an emergency responder in a volunteer fire department; or

  3. 60 semester credit hours in fire protection, fire prevention, fire science or fire safety.

  At the time of interview, candidates must possess a recognized First Aid and CPR (D) certification, HAZMAT Technician, and Firefighter 1 Certification. Employees require physical fitness level essential to climb stairs, function on ladders, enter into confined spaces, operate in hazardous environments and at differing heights while wearing various personal protective equipment such as respirators, up to and including self-contained breathing apparatus and full body chemical protective clothing. Employees must complete an annual NFPA 1582 medical physical and be fit for duty through SBU. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).

  Preferred Qualifications: NYS Emergency Medical Technician. Confined Space. Firefighter 2 Certification. Rope Rescue Technician and Rapid Intervention Certification.

  Brief Description of Duties: The Campus Safety Specialist - Per Diem will carry out the general duties such as (but not limited to): emergency response to fires and fire alarms, and other emergencies; conduct fire drills; and assist with the testing of fire protection systems; attend required training; and provide fire safety coverage for emergencies, impairments and special events. Duties to include the following:

  • Perform emergency response to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, confined space incidents, and other campus emergencies. Initiate building evacuations, search and rescue operations, extinguish incipient fires, and coordinate the response of outside assistance by local fire departments.

  • Attend required training and perform practical reviews as necessary to maintain certifications and proficiency in assigned tasks. Provide fire safety coverage for emergencies, impairments and special events.

  • Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

  Special Notes: These are temporary, part time, hourly positions, shifts and pass days varied. Night and weekend work may be required. FLSA Nonexempt positions, eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference.

  The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

  Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

  Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

  If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

  Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

  ***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

  Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

  If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university, The Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.

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• About the company

  The State University of New York at Stony Brook, more commonly known as Stony Brook University, is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York.

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