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Fire Safety Officer Supervisor

State of Michigan • Kalamazoo • 8h ago

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Fire Safety Officer Supervisor

Salary

$23.80 - $33.29 Hourly

Location

Kalamazoo, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

3909-25-KPH-003-FILL

Department

Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital

Opening Date

11/06/2024

Closing Date

11/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

Implement fire prevention and inspection policies and procedures for fire hazards in all Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital (KPH) buildings. Ensure most effective procedures are followed to maximize safety and fire protection for the patients and employees at KPH. Supervise Safety Department personnel, delegating assignments and monitoring the work of subordinate employees. Safeguard people and property at KPH; responsible for security, fire safety and occupational safety programs and regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission and Life Safety Code standards.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Four years of experience equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer, including three years equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer E7 or two years equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer 8.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

NOTE:Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FireandSafetyOfficerSupervisor\_12667\_7.pdf

Position Description

Job Specification (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Fire Safety Officer Supervisor Job Spec 1162024.pdf)

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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Do you possess a high school diploma?

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Do you have any experience managing employees?
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No

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Please describe your experience with Fire and Safety. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.

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Please describe your experience managing people. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.

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Do you have any experience with Fire and Safety of a hospital or facility? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow for accurate screening.
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Do you have any licensure or certifications that would apply to this position?
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Please select the years of experience you possess with Fire and Safety of a hospital or large-scale facility.
5 years or more
3-4 years
1-2 years
Less than 1 year
None

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From the list below, please select the following equipment you have working knowledge or experience with:
Fire Panels
Sprinklers
Fire Pumps
Fire Extinguishers
Interim Life Safety Measures
Egress and Evacuation

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Did you attach a cover letter, résumé and references to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No

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How do you or would you demonstrate that you are culturally competent in the workplace?

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*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

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*From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)
A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
None of the above

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*Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?
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No

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*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
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No

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Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Fire Safety Officer Supervisor 9 interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?
Yes
No

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Are you willing and able to take and pass a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description?
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No

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