Title: Fire Inspector (Belmont Park and Aqueduct Race Course)

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview:

The Fire Inspector is the highest-ranking fire marshal within NYRA’s Security Department. The Fire Inspector leads NYRA’s downstate efforts in fire prevention, protection and response. Additionally, the Fire Inspector supervises downstate fire marshals, their training and development and their performance evaluations. The Fire Inspector develops and oversees standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, orders and instructions issued by any Federal, State or Local Agency and ensures compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as well as New York State building codes that pertain to Fire Safety. Finally, the Fire Inspector coordinates closely with NYRA’s Security Department to ensure that assets, employees and patrons are protected to the best of NYRA’s ability.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises the activities of the downstate Fire Marshal(s).
• Creates and routinely edits standard operating procedures related to NYRA fire prevention, response and protection.
• Patrols NYRA premises and performs fire inspections, as required.
• Evaluates inspection and performance of NYRA Security assigned to fire prevention in barn areas at Aqueduct Race Course and Belmont Park.
• Conducts fire prevention, inspection of barns, grandstands and dormitories.
• Inspects and maintains all firefighting and fire prevention equipment.
• Consults with appropriate NYRA officials regarding potential fire hazards and code requirements.
• Maintains and submits thorough incident reports to all appropriate agencies following any accident or reportable event.
• Trains Security Officers in fire safety and the use of firefighting equipment.
• Acts as a safety liaison between NYRA, New York State Fire Marshal and local fire departments.
• Aids in the development of fire safety programs.
• Conducts semi-annual inspections of fire hydrants and sprinkler connections.
• Trains NYRA Security and other NYRA personnel for evacuation plans for each facility.
• Assists as a member of the emergency fire response team prior to arrival of Fire Department at emergencies.
• Coordinates with NYRA Facilities Department on maintenance of the Fire Alarm System.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 10 years of experience as a professional firefighter or requisite education and experience.
• Ability to assess hazardous conditions;
• Knowledge of how to conduct thorough fire inspections;
• Knowledge of NYS Building Codes related to Fire Safety;
• Knowledge of National Fire Protective Association (NFPA) standards;
• Expertise in Fire Safety and the administration/management of fire safety programs.
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures; Expertise in Fire Safety and the management of safety programs; Experience in conducting Fire Investigations; Must be willing to work a racing schedule, which involves weekends and many holidays.

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting and tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus,
depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; The Fire Inspector will be outside in weather conditions, exposed to fumes or airborne particles and at times near high, precarious places and mechanical parts.

Pay Range / Salary: $75,250.00 - $98,437.50