The Fire Department, 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 the 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 Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a qualified candidate, with a proven record of success, to be its Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). The selected candidate will serve as Associate Commissioner, reporting directly to the Commissioner of the FDNY. The CDIO will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies around fostering an inclusive workplace culture; designing diversity and inclusion efforts agency-wide, with particular focus on the uniformed staff; serving as a liaison to employee affinity organizations at the FDNY; work extensively with the Department for Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the Law Department to comply with City requirements specific to diversity. In addition to this role, the candidate will also serve as a member of FDNY's leadership team and will work collaboratively across the agency as well as with city-wide diversity best practice groups, to monitor and implement diversity initiatives.

ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER (FD) - 95040

At the agency's discretion.

Certifications as a diversity and inclusion, or labor relations or human resources professional are preferred along with existing memberships in best practices organizations. Must have demonstrated ability establishing, executing, and measuring successful diversity and inclusion efforts, as well as serving as a change agent by mobilizing, influencing and building consensus among key stakeholders. Very strong leadership skills to effectuate agency wide policies and procedures, and implement change, along with exceptional analytical skills and communication skills. Experience with the laws and regulations to EEO familiarity with investigatory practices and a working knowledge of mediation and alternate dispute practices are beneficial. Professional experience in the military or with a uniformed force preferred.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

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.