Job Description

Overview

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 NewYork the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

Bureau of Fire Prevention

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 NewYork 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 a critical partner with the Bureau of Fire Operations (Firefighters) and Bureau of Fire Investigations (Fire Marshals), providing assistance and guidance during postfire 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 who work together to save lives in NewYork City.

Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II

ASSOCIATE FIRE PROTECTION INSP - 31662

The FDNY seeks a fulltime Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II for the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Suppression Unit. Reporting directly to an assigned Deputy Chief Inspector, the Supervising Inspector Level II is responsible for supervising and training all lowerlevel Inspectors within their command.

Key responsibilities include reviewing all work performed by field Inspectors, covering and witnessing suppression testing when a subordinate Inspector is on leave, and conducting field performance evaluations and audits of inspections performed within the Suppression Unit.

The Supervising Inspector Level II will also serve as Acting Deputy Chief Inspector during the Deputy Chief Inspectors absence (medical, annual, or other leave), including approving CitiTime, completing evaluations as required, and enforcing Inspector rules such as attendance and Code of Conduct compliance.

Additional duties include participating in field meetings with other FDNY units and external agencies to address variances and code interpretations, and providing guidance to senior Fire Prevention leadership to support informed decisionmaking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of fulltime experience in or more of the following:
  • the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables;
  • the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials;
  • the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or houses to detect potential fire and explosion hazards;
  • the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems;
• 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 NewYork.

Preferred Skills

Strong knowledge of Fire Suppression inspections and operational practices. At least five (5) years of previous experience performing standpipe and sprinkler testing, PFE facility inspections, auditing field Inspectors work. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong computer skills especially with the FIRES/ACCELA application.

55(a) 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of NewYork, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website at

Residency Requirement

NewYork 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 NewYork 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.

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