Supervising Inspector Of The High Rise Unit

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 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, seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II in the Bureau of Fire Prevention's High Rise Unit. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Inspector, the successful candidate will: create reports, perform technical inspections in the field to ensure compliance with the New York City Administrative Code, Building Code, Rules of the City of New York, and other regulations regarding fire safety and fire protection, with special emphasis on Local Law 5/1973, Local Law 16/1984, Local Law 16/1987, Local Law 58, Buildings Referenced Standard 6-1, and Chapter 4 of the 2008 Fire Code.

Administer the On-site practical test to Fire and Life Safety Director candidates seeking a Certificate of Fitness for their subject premises pursuant to Chapter 4 of the New York City Fire Code or Rules of the City of New York, Title 3 RCNY, Section 113-02 and 113-03.Prepare documents that precisely reflect applicable codes, rules and regulations. Maintain a professional, polite, courteous and business-like manner while interacting with the public and co-workers. Professionally represent the Fire Department in interpretation and enforcement of the Administrative Code, standards and other referenced documents.

Minimum Qualifications

1.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

2.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.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of the Fire Code, Rules of the City of New York, the NYC Building Code, Multiple Dwelling Code, NFPA standards related to the Fire Code. Knowledge of inspection procedures relative to FDNY Summonses, and Violation Orders, Excellent analytical and research skills excellent written and oral communication skills. A minimum of two (2) years serving as a permanent level-one AFPI.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.