Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00118450

Description Activated On:  8/10/2026 8:21:07 AM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

 This position continuously evaluates and responds to all aspects of the safety practices of the institution.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

20% Insures all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports are completed, reports prepared and submitted timely. This includes Departmental Weekly Fire and Safety inspections, Monthly Fire and Safety inspections, Quarterly Fire and Safety inspections, Quarterly inspection of Institutional Fire Equipment and participate in an annual inspection with Central Office Department of Corrections Safety & Environment Chief/Assistant Chief.

15% Conducts quarterly fire drills and submit an annual fire drill schedule to the Deputy Superintendent for Facility Management for approval. Maintains records to satisfy Accreditation and Inspection requirements.

15% Coordinates and insures there is a comprehensive and ongoing program for maintaining proper sanitation, housekeeping and vermin/pest control throughout the institution.

10% Maintains all required records such as inspection and test results, fire evacuation drills, special instructions, mock disaster critiques, monthly inspection of fire extinguishers, annual fire extinguisher schedule, oversees yearly hydro-static testing and cylinder inspection of fire extinguishers with outside qualified source as Service Purchase Contract, fire equipment inventory, local fire department agreements or contracts.

10% Develops, oversees and implements the Right-To-Know program. This includes maintaining MSDS, product inventory system updating annually, weekly and monthly inspections to include proper labeling, making SARA Notifications.

10% Maintains water distribution log of the institution, plot plans, hydrant locations and flow, main, feeder, primary/secondary sources. Assure all sprinkler systems and fire hydrants are tested per NFPA Code.

5% Investigates accidents and review accident reports in regard to all employees work loss accidents/injuries and submit recommendations for the prevention of any future occurrences. Review the fire protection system and develop and update fire plans for each department of the institution with input from Department of Corrections Safety & Environmental Chief. Conducts and coordinates all employee and inmate training in essentials of safety, sanitation, fire prevention, and environmental training programs (i.e. respiratory devices, pre-acceptance screening of their medical condition), Respirator Qualitative Fitness Testing, confined entry, immediate danger to life and healthy entry (IDLH). Conducts refresher courses as required and maintains records.

5% Instructs, oversees, and trains the Fire Emergency Response Team (FERT) and Correctional Emergency Response Team in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus and search and rescue methods. Conducts training as required to maintain FERT member certifications. Includes maintaining the Aeromedical zone.

5% Functions as the Institutional Recycling Coordinator and oversees Asbestos Abatement and Hazardous Materials Control Programs. Attends related training and re-certification courses. Investigate all institutional fires, no matter how small, to determine the cause, effects on materials/equipment, assessment of damage, if proper procedures were followed, and if preventative measures could have been taken. In addition, complete the Department of Corrections fire report form to be sent to Deputy Superintendent for Facility Management, with a copy to Chief of Security/Fire Safety.

5% Chairs and conducts monthly Safety Meetings and related work as assigned.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Oversees facility fire prevention and safety programs.
2. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
3. Review and interpret information.
4. Operate basic office equipment.
5. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
7. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing.
8. Work overtime as required.
9. Travel as required.
10. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels.
11. Be visually observant of environment.
12. Hear and identify sounds. (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet)

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Evaluates Safety concerns and makes corrective decissions.
Directs Fire, Safety and Vermin control contractors.
Directs Fire and Safety procedures in accordance with DOC procedures.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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