MTA Metro-North -Fire EMS Officer

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MTA Metro-North Railroad

Office of System Safety

Division of Fire Safety/Emergency Management

Position: Fire EMS Officer

Full Time Position/Regular Employment Job ID: 81155

Location: Grand Central Terminal

Link: http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/ (Under MTA Metro-North Railroad)

Application Deadline October 8, 2014 Compensation Grade D Min: $51,557 / Mid: $64,446 / Max: $77,336 Opening Playing a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, Metro-North Railroad, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), is the busiest commuter railroad in the nation with an annual ridership of over 82 million. A dynamic organization with a strong focus on customer service, safety, and new technologies, Metro-North employs approximately 5,900 people. Operating out of its home base in New York City's historic Grand Central Terminal, the railroad's three lines serve 120 stations in seven counties in New York and two counties in Connecticut. In 2011, Metro-North received the prestigious International Brunel Award for Overall Excellence in Railroad Design, recognizing its continuing work as a more efficient operation, its commitment to sustainability, and its focus on providing excellent customer service. Metro-North was the first American railroad to win this coveted award in its 30-year history. The competition is open to all passenger and freight railroads in the world. Metro-North has a reputation for rewarding employee resourcefulness and innovation, and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment. Position Objective This position is to provide full- time Fire/Life safety coverage involving Emergencies, Protocols, Inspections, Programs, Policies and Training within Grand Central Terminal (GCT). Responsibilities Daily response to Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) emergencies and also lead volunteer members.

Perform Fire Drills with all tenants, employees and occupants within GCT, weekly inspections of all GCT Emergency Exits, and monthly/semi-annually inspection tagging and maintenance of Fire Extinguishers.

Perform daily fire inspection with retail tenants, for Fire/Life Safety.

Maintain records for pre-hospital reports, including incident reports per state and company requirements, daily inventory for medical and fire supplies, and Hazardous Materials (HAZ-MAT) Storage Facility, including manifesting for 90-day maximum storage of HAZ-MAT materials per Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requirements, and coordinating disposal with Assistant Fire Chief.

Provide daily inspection of all Fire Brigade equipment and apparatus for safe, efficient operation under guidelines set by OSHA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Metro-North Railroad policy, and coordinate approval and issuance of Hot Work permits as needed.

Perform daily zone inspections for Fire/Life Security in all areas around GCT. Required Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organization and coordination skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts, including FDNY, MTA Police, Fire Command Station Manager, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), MNR departments, etc.

Demonstrated ability to understand established FDNY and Metro-North Railroad procedures, regulations, protocols, as they relate to Fire/Life Safety in Grand Central Terminal.

Working knowledge of Federal Guidelines as they relate to the handling, storage and removal of hazardous materials.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and/or Access, or comparable applications, as well as familiarity with required NYS reporting tools.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and under pressure with emergency situations on a 24/7 basis.

Ability to make life saving decisions in emergency conditions.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Ability to work shifts on 24/7 coverage as required. Preferred Qualifications Thorough knowledge of Grand Central Terminal's physical characteristics including exits, stairways, elevators, escalators, etc. Required Education/Experience Associate's Degree in a related field. In lieu of a degree, two (2) years of demonstrated equivalent experience or technical credentials is required.

Minimum of two (2) years experience in the Fire / EMS field as a Firefighter / EMS

Minimum of two (2) years railroad experience preferred.

Medical qualifications by Metro-North Railroad Medical Dept. to OSHA/NFPA Standards

Emergency Medical Tech Certificate NY State

HAZ-MAT II Tech New York State Certified - within one (1) year of hire.

NYC Certificate of Fitness, Fire Safety Director - within six (6) months of hire.

NYC Certificate of Fitness Fire Drill/Fireguard Public Assembly - within six (6) months of hire.

Fire Fighter One and Two Interior Structural Fire Fighting to NFPA Standards. Other Information This position is safety sensitive and subject to toxicological testing Selection Criteria To be selected for a position, an applicant must: (1) meet the minimum requirements in the job posting, (2) pass a written examination (if applicable), (3) satisfy a background investigation (which includes credit, if applicable), and (4) pass an oral interview, during which the interviewers will further evaluate the applicant's qualifications for the position. Because the selection process is competitive, not all qualified applicants are granted an 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.

For applicants who are current employees, you must be in active service and have worked in your present position for at least one (1) year to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, plus on-the-job training, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.) in order to be eligible to transfer. If you are transferred, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present occupation. In addition, Metro-North employees are subjected to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation of their safety and discipline records, their performance assessments, and of their time and attendance records (including early quits and late starts) for the preceding 30 months. During the 30 month review period, the maximum number of occurrences allowed is 15, and the maximum number of patterns allowed is 8. (An "occurrence" is any absence or consecutive absences of four or more hours, and a "pattern" is an absence preceding or following rest days, holidays, vacation days, etc.) For employees with fewer than 30 months of service, the entire period of their employment is reviewed, and the maximum allowable number of incidents is pro-rated. Absences excused in accordance with Company Operating Procedures are not included for purposes of assessing whether attendance is satisfactory. If occurrences and/or patterns exceed the maximums allowed, the employee's attendance is deemed unsatisfactory, and he or she is disqualified from further consideration, even if he or she has not been previously warned about his/her attendance.

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 $90,020.00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker.


We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please apply online at www.mta.info How To Apply Qualified employees can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS HOME page or the JOB DESCRIPTION page.

For instructions on completing the online application, go to the MTA intranet site and click on the PeopleSoft Information hyperlink. From there select the User Guides hyperlink to gain access to the "Viewing/Applying for Jobs On Line" guide under the Recruiting section of the page.

MTA Metro-North Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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anyone know what's going on with the hiring?

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The position is still posted and looks like they are still taking applications on the MTA Employment site. Job has been changed to open until filled.

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The announcement for Metro-North Fire/EMS Officer has been reposted (yesterday) on the MTA Info site. If interested in applying check out http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/ and check under Metro-North Railroad.