Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

• 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 New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control/ Department of Health (NYS OFPC/DOH), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Metro-North Railroad (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 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 the 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge in Firefighting, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Care, Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, and areas related to these functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate and reason with co-workers and others to successfully complete tasks in the above areas.
• Problem-solving skills to effectively solve a wide range of problems utilizing solutions formed from standing policies and guidelines, training, and experience.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-visibility role while adhering to policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer and 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. Ability to effectively utilize and manipulate computer systems, two-way radios, smartphones, and other electronic devices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently operate and manipulate fire safety tools and equipment in support of the position’s responsibilities including, but 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.

• 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 two (2) years of experience as a Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Public Safety Dispatcher.
• Volunteer Fire/EMS experience will be counted at a 50% basis (e.g., 2 years of active volunteer fire or EMS experience counts as one (1) year of paid experience).
• Must, at the time of hire, hold valid certification as a New York State Emergency Medical Technician Basic Level or Higher (certification must be valid for a minimum period of 12 months from the date of hire).
• Must hold NIMS / ICS Certificates ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800.
• Possession of NYS Firefighter 1 or NYS OFPC/NFPA-approved equivalent or Pro-Board or National Certification approved Equivalent.
• NYS Hazardous Materials Operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire/Life Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• New York State Fire Training Program/Firefighter, AKA “229” (or NYS Firefighter Recruit Class I and or II)
• 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.
• FDNY COF Z-50 Fire Safety Director High-Rise.
• FDNY COF F-3 & F-7 Fire Guard Public Assembly and Fire Drill Conductor.
• NYS Division of Code Enforcement-certified Building Safety Inspector.

• Commuter Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)
• Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)
• Pension Plans and Retirement Savings Accounts for eligible employees
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
• Work Life Services team
• Employee Resource Groups

• 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 their 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.
• Safety Sensitive/Non DOT-Regulated
• Not Telework eligible