Hazmat Instructor

• Syracuse

• Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical

• Management & Professional

• PerDiem

• Opening on: May 19 2026

• Emergency Management

• State of New York

• TH CTS Inservice Educator 2, NSSL3

• 86746

• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

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Job Summary: The Hazmat Instructor will provide the primary instruction for designated staff at SUNY Upstate for all decon/hazmat classes that exceeds the OSHA 1910.120 standards. Assist the department of Emergency Management as needed with training for Specialist Decon Team members comprised of trained Hospital Clinical Technicians and Hospital Attendants at SUNY Upstate. Work with the department of Emergency Management to identify specific dates and times for instruction to maximize attendance for identified staff. Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in a science or health related field, or completion of at least four years of experience in Emergency Medical Service or Fire Service, and/or HAZMAT experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior demonstrated teaching experience.

Familiarity with decontamination operations for the first receiver preferred.

Past or present NYS EMT or Paramedic Program.

FEMA Incident Command certifications of ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, and ICS 800.

• ICS Certifications OR IS Certification are acceptable.

Work Days:

Rotating shifts: days, nights with some weekends (typical courses 8a-12p, or 7p-11p).

Message to Applicants: This is a 25% per diem position Recruitment Office: Human Resources Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.