Fire EMS Supervisor

POSTING NO.

884 

JOB TITLE:

Fire EMS Supervisor

DEPT/DIV:

Office of System Safety

WORK LOCATION:

GCT/ Systemwide

FULL/PART TIME

FULL

SALARY RANGE:

$79,548.00 - $104,406.75

DEADLINE:

May 4, 2023

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting prior to 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 and 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 safely and efficiently minimize service disruptions. This position provides front line supervision of Fire Brigade management and volunteer personnel.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff for daily operations and during emergency operations. Ensure that subordinates are properly trained and equipped for tasks and operations. Responsible for compliance with all applicable policies, guidelines, procedures, codes, standards and protocols. Responsible for staff development, oversight and discipline as needed. Ensure adequate 24/7 staffing and resources for operations; includes personnel scheduling, inventory, supplies ordering, etc. Responsible for the efficient scheduling, prioritization and completion of own and staffs' tasks and responsibilities. Responsible for associated

documentation and administrative tasks.

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 pre-hospital 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 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 Qualifications

This position requires knowledge in Firefighting, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Care, Fire Prevention, Emergency Management and areas related to these functions. The incumbent must be able to reason with co-workers and others to successfully complete tasks in these areas. This position must be able to effect change in staff and peers to

efficiently achieve objectives.

This position requires skills to effectively solve a wide range of problems utilizing solutions guided by standing policies and guidelines, training, and experience.

This position will be accountable for actions that have a critical impact on company operations. The incumbent must have the ability to use training, experience, and education within the framework of policies, procedures, and

guidelines to achieve goals and objectives.

Demonstrated supervisory experience and skills including, but not limited to, personnel scheduling, training, leadership in emergency conditions, progressive discipline, task prioritization and delegation, motivation of staff, and

related functions.

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 life saving 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, two-way radios, smart-phones, 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 limited to; hand tools, power tools, computers, communication devices, various forms of personal protective equipment, high volume hose lines, medical equipment, hydraulic rescue

equipment, ladders, and various vehicles.

Candidate must be mentally and physically able to operate effectively and efficiently in various spaces and environments including but not limited to; confined spaces, underground, uneven terrain, in close proximity to heavy machinery & equipment, and at heights in excess of 100 feet.

Candidate must pass an initial and ongoing comprehensive medical examination and history, as well as a physical agility test.

This position is responsible for personnel working 24/7; as such, this position is responsible to monitor emails and other communications at appropriate intervals at all times (on-duty and off-duty).

This position requires the ability to work various length shifts on a 24/7 rotating basis, with the possibility for short notice modification and adjustment of work schedule and assignment, mandated or hold-over staffing and coverage, emergency call-in and response, participation in off-hours call-in/on-call list or schedule, and deployment to anywhere within the MTA operating area. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.

Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree in Fire/Life Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education, and/or technical credentials to include two (2) additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Public Safety Dispatcher, at least two (2) of which in a supervisory capacity.

Volunteer Fire/EMS experience will be counted at a 50% basis (e.g., 2 years of active volunteer fire or EMS experience counts as 1 year paid experience).

Must at the time of hire hold valid certification as a New York State Emergency Medical Technician Basic Level or Higher (this certification must expire more than 12 months from the date of hire, unless already member of Fire Brigade)

Must hold NIMS / ICS Certificates ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, and ICS-800

Possession of NYS Firefighter 1 & 2 or NYS OFPC/NFPA-approved equivalent.

Successful completion of coursework and exams/testing for FDNY COF – Fire Life Safety Director NYS Hazardous Materials Operations.

NYS Division of Code Enforcement, Building Safety Inspector (or must be achieved within 12 months of hire)

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

Knowledge of Grand Central Terminal complex

Knowledge of railroad operations and procedures

Prior experience in a high-volume paid or volunteer Fire/EMS agency

Prior training/experience in technical rescue disciplines; confined space, high-angle, trench, structural collapse

Prior experience reading blueprints, plans, and construction/building specifications

NYS Fire Officer 1

NYS Hazardous Materials Technician

Bachelor’s degree in Fire/Life Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field

Other Information

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

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 $108,638.00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker.

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Selection Criteria

Due to the competitive nature of the selection process, not all qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview. To be selected for a position, one must meet the following criteria: (1) satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job posting, (2) if applicable, successfully pass a written and practical exam, (3) satisfy a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), and (4) pass a verbal 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. Failure to pass any step within the hiring process will result in the disqualification of your application.

Additional Criteria for Current Employees: Current Metro-North employees must be in active service to be eligible for consideration. Agreement Employees applying for a position outside of their present craft are required to have worked in your current union for at least one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, including on-the-job training or lock-in requirement, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.). If you are transferring to another craft, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present union. Non-agreement employees must have worked in your current position for a minimum of one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline. Along with a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), employees are also subject to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation not limited to discipline records and performance assessments.

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

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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 service members, to apply.