
RA Coordinator/Life Safety Officer
Location
New York, NY
Level
Officer
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
May 23, 2025
Oversees, audits, and inspects all Agency Life Safety Code and Fire Safety requirements and initiatives. Collaborates on the development and implementation of Emergency Management and Fire Safety Plans. Delivers Fire Safety Training as needed. Maintains a flexible schedule to accommodate fire safety and inspection needs.
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities inlcude but not limited to
- Performs Fire Safety and General Safety Inspections of all Agency sites, to include evaluation of evacuation drills and associated fire safety documents / forms
- Generates and submits reports identifying inspection results and submits strategies for correction as needed
- Establishes, provides and presents Agency training related to Fire Safety
- Assists to develop, implement and updates fire safety and emergency management plans and manuals as needed
- Conducts fire, vehicle and other occupational safety accident investigations as needed
- Provides 24-hour response to fire and other life safety emergencies as needed
- Works in Emergency Command Post and assists during Natural Disasters and other Agency disaster operations
- Maintains organized records and files to support all safety activities
- Coordinates and networks with external governmental agencies
- Performs additional related duties as requested by Vice President of Quality Improvement and Compliance
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant fire safety / emergency management experience.
- Certification in / knowledge of the NFPA Life Safety Code.
- Ability to assess and implement fire safety compliance programs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Word applications required.
- Valid and qualified NYS driver’s license required.
- Ability to maintain regular walking rounds and inspections at agency sites, with extensive travel required to various agency locations
Job Requirements