Senior Project Manager

The 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 not only responds to more than a million emergencies every year, its personnel also strive to prevent them by continually educating 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.

The Bureau of Fire Prevention cultivates a safer city for its citizens, visitors and first responders by preventing loss from fire and other emergencies. We accomplish this by identifying fire and life safety hazards; creating and enforcing fire safety laws; reviewing plans for 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; educating individuals and businesses about fire safety; providing assistance and guidance to the Bureau of Fire Operations and Bureau of Fire Investigations during post - fire incidents and investigations; and coordinating with other City agencies on matters concerning fire and life safety.

The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Assistant Mechanical Engineer in the Bureau of Fire Prevention/Emergency Planning and Preparedness Unit reporting directly to the Officer-in-Charge.

• The successful candidate will review all plan submission to include but not limited to Fire Safety Plans, Fire Protection Plans, Comprehensive Emergency Action Plans, and, with specific attention to time-sensitive projects.

• The successful candidate will conduct the review of all plan types submitted to the FDNY to ensure compliance with various codes, rules, and related regulations. Projected timelines and cost schedules will be professionally established along with monthly reports generated and presented to the Officer-in-Charge reflecting progress with on-going projects and those in jeopardy to make recommendations to resolve, reduce and/or eliminate potential failure.

• The successful candidate will also serve as a Fire Code and Building Code expert to represent the Emergency Planning and Preparedness Group at internal, industry and inter-agency meetings related to high priority and large complex projects.

• They will assist in implementing the emergency preparedness plan provisions of the 2022 Fire Code. Perform other related work as needed. Department of Buildings and other City and State Agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or

2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering.

Preferred Skills

• A baccalaureate in Mechanical Engineering.

• Knowledge of NYC Codes and Standards, including NYC Building and Fire Code, NFPA 11, 12,13 14, 750, 2010.

• At least 2 years of complex plan examination review including Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans, Comprehensive Emergency Action Plans, Fire Protection Plan.

• Excellent written and communication skills

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The 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.