Institutional Fire Safety Specialist - SCI Camp Hill

THE POSITION
Are you passionate about fire prevention and safety? Do you have experience monitoring fire regulation compliance and implementing safety programs? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill is seeking an Institutional Fire Safety Specialist. If you want to be part of a team dedicated to implementing sound fire safety policies and practices that keep inmates, staff, and visitors safe, then we want to talk to you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Institutional Fire Safety Specialist, you will administer the Fire Prevention and Safety Program, oversee the Fire Emergency Response Team (FERT), and provide program compliance reports. You will conduct inspections to evaluate programs, identify program deficiencies, and implement corrective action plans. You will also recommend equipment and systems upgrades, renovations, and additions. This role requires thorough knowledge of regulations, industry standards, and facility policies to develop program training and provide guidance to staff in the application of fire safety procedures. In addition, you will provide orientation to new employees and contract staff, participate as a causative member of the Safety Initiative Committee, and maintain licensure, inspection certifications, and testing records.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Three years of institution safety work, including one year of fire prevention and fire fighting work, and completion of two years of college; or
One year of institutional fire and safety work, and a bachelor's degree; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.


Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.



The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.


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