Job DescriptionThe Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. The Bureau of Fire Prevention cultivates a safer city for its citizens, visitors and first responders by preventing loss of life and property damage from fire and other emergencies. We accomplish this 24/7 by identifying fire and life safety hazards; creating, revising and enforcing the New York City Fire Code; reviewing plans for critical systems designed to protect and alert building occupants; licensing qualified companies to install and service fire protection equipment and systems; certifying individuals to monitor fire safety conditions; and educating individuals and businesses about fire safety. In addition, the Bureau of Fire Prevention is critical partner with the Bureau of Fire Operations (Firefighters) and Bureau of Fire Investigations (Fire Marshals), providing assistance and guidance during post-fire incidents and investigations; and coordinating with other City agencies on matters concerning fire and life safety. The Bureau consists of Fire Protection Inspectors, lawyers, engineers, explosives experts, and Fire Officers work together to save lives in New York City. The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II/Supervisor in the Bureau of Fire Prevention to support the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) to fulfill the following responsibilities: Conduct inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with Fire Code, Building Code, Rules of the City of New York, and Multiple Dwelling Law; Enforcing New York City Administrative Code by reviewing required documentation, violation orders, and issuing criminal court summonses notice of violations related to Chapter 4 emergency planning and preparedness as it pertains to hotels and transient use occupancy; fire suppression systems (sprinklers, standpipe, range hood systems) required by Chapter 9; automobile repair shops; storage and high piled facilities; Understanding relevant building records, including but not limited to New York City Department of Buildings and New York City Department of Housing and Preservation, when respond to complaints concerning various occupancies; Examine reports from field inspectors to determine accuracy, legibility and completeness; Provide oral or written testimonies in administrative or court proceedings; Write reports and recommendations to the unit supervisor regarding inspectional matters; Supervise subordinate personnel and office operations as needed; Disseminate technical information to staff and provide necessary information to the public; Consult with engineers, architects, contractors and expediters concerning technical and administrative matters; Maintain written and verbal correspondence with the public, FDNY field forces, and governmental agencies; Keep track of unit statistics and monitor use of annual and sick leave.Qualifications
Five (5) years of full-time experience in or more of the following:
a. the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables; b. the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials; c. the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or houses to detect potential fire and explosion hazards; d. the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education from an accredited college or technical institution with specialization in fire science technology, chemistry, physics or engineering may be substituted for the experience requirement on the basis of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years.
License Requirement A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
