Safety Officer

NYC Health + Hospitals • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $74.16k / year • 1w ago

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Under general supervision, is responsible for organizing and supervising the NYC Health + Hospitals System fire prevention and accident control program; performs related work

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Consults with Superintendents and Fire Wardens regarding the improvement of methods of fire control and fire prevention, the setting-up of fire brigades, evacuation in case of emergencies, etc.

2. Advises on and assists in the planning of periodic fire and evacuation drills.

3. Investigates all fires and accidents, prepares reports and recommends control measures that may prevent recurrence.

4. Assists in furnishing safety education; initiates training programs; participates in safety conferences; arranges and conducts accident and fire prevention lectures; issues instructions on accident and fire prevention.

5. Inspects fire emergency equipment and the fire alarm systems; makes and supervises regular inspections to discover and correct unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices that may cause fires or accidents.

6. Records and follows-up on all notices of pertinent violations filed by other responsible municipal agencies relating to health care setting premises, and disposes of, by removal or otherwise, such violations.

7. Analyzes, interprets and maintains departmental statistics relating to fires and accidents.

8. Maintains liaison with City agencies, with private industry and with fire prevention associations, for information exchange, development of new techniques, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting agency and four (4) years of general experience in safety and accident prevention work, one (1) year of which must have involved responsibility for the conduct of an organized safety and accident prevention program; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience.

Special Note: New York City Local Law 5/73 of the Department of Buildings and Section 27-4267 of the New York City Fire Code requires a certified Fire Safety Director to be on duty in group E (office) buildings. Pursuant to these regulations, Safety Officers assigned to work in group E (office) buildings are required to individually be certified by the New York City Fire Department as a Fire Safety Director (Fire Safety Director Certificate of Fitness). Additionally, Safety Officers assigned to work in H-2 (Hospital) buildings may also be required to be certified as a Fire Safety Director based on the operational needs of the health care setting.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs