Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleSafety Coordinator

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $122115 to $159332 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Duties Description The duties of the Safety Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Responsible for the physical site security, safety, and emergency preparedness and response of the organization and will be a key member of the Emergency Management Team (EMT)
- Lead the coordination, in conjunction with the Emergency Management Team, and determine the emergency preparedness levels and needs for NYSTRS, which includes situations involving active shooter, fire, chemical spill, hazardous weather, and other emergency events
- Act as the primary liaison and provide support for the organization’s Emergency Management Team (EMT) during planned/known weather events (i.e., snow and ice, etc.) and other unplanned incidents that require EMT response
- Serve as the NYSTRS' representative on the facilities' Safety Committees and prepare reports to management as necessary
- Coordinate with the NYSTRS EMT to address major safety issues for the organization and facilities
- Review, update and maintain NYSTRS' Emergency & Safety Preparedness policies and documents (i.e., Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Operations Plans, and safety meeting minutes) and matrices with NYSTRS facilities
- Participate and lead special projects for organization-wide emergency operations initiatives
- Develop and implement safety and security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Oversee contract security services
- Administer the “Rave” mass communication system and communications during emergencies and weather-related events

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and three (3) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices; OR
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and five (5) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices; OR
- An associate degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and seven (7) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices; OR
- Graduation from a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in safety and security management, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety and security regulations
- Experience in conducting safety and security audits, risk assessments, and investigations
- Familiarity with crisis management and business continuity planning
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Physical capability and ability to respond to emergency situations
- Demonstrated understanding of Standard Operations Procedures and Emergency Operations Plans, and experience in writing and reviewing such documents
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to produce meeting minutes, reports, and presentations
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, sound judgement, and sound decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Incident Command System (ICS) Training (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training
- Current or previous first responder (fire, police, emergency medical services), experience

Additional Comments In order to be considered for a position at NYSTRS, you must apply through our applicant portal. You can find the link to our open positions here: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Aleks Szumilo

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingIn order to be considered for a position at NYSTRS, you must apply through our applicant portal. You can find the link to our open positions here: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/