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 (FDNY), seeks a full-time Administrative Fire Protection Inspector NM to serve as the Chief Inspector of the Management Support Unit. The selected candidate will have a broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment to perform the following duties: Provide daily guidance to the Staff Chiefs of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Serve as a liaison to Fire Commissioners Office on matters of a sensitive and or political nature including Fire Commissioners and Mayoral Correspondence, as well the New York City Police Department. Oversee the Mayors Office of Special Enforcement and the FDNYs seat of the New York City Loft Board an Loft Board Inspection Unit. Work closely with NYPD to assure staffing at all mutual Police/FDNY operations involving the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Over the daily operations of the office support staff on matters including but not limited to time keeping , transportation , office supplies and non office related support services. Serve as liaison to the FDNY Budget Commissioner in relations to Overtime and Overtime Cap Waivers. Assist the Director of Human Resources and Performance Management as requested on related projects.This position functions as the Bureau's Planning & Logistics Officer to assure that all event request frorm FDNY's Planning Office are covered. Oversee the Bureau's Quartermaster functions such as Radio Communication Equipment , all hazards equipment & supplies , uniforms and related accouterments. At the request of the Bureau's Staff Chiefs, the selected candidate will manage special administrative related projects such as audits, work from home programs , and other non continuous request / programs which may be imposed upon the Bureau.Perform related duties as requested.

1. Seven (7) years of full-time experience including two (2) years in a progressively responsible managerial or administrative capacity, in one 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 housed 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 general experience requirement on the basis of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have the two years managerial or administrative experience described above.

License Requirement: On the date of appointment as an Administrative Fire Protection Inspector, possession of a Driver License valid in the State of New York is required. Class 7 is not acceptable.

This is an executive position that requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience with a Major Metropolitan Fire Department. Five (5) of those years must be in an administrative capacity. Must be proficient in computers, with the ability to create, maintain data bases and manage specialized computer programs. Extraordinary writing and communication skills. Must have a strong character and the ability to communicate well at all levels of city administration. Must have the ability to respond to fire related incidents throughout the five boroughs of the City of New York, as well as special functions and or speaking engagements as requested and required. Must be a detail oriented professional with strong leadership skills and be able to manage teams. Ability to successfully work in teams to accomplish the missions and goals of the Bureau. Ability to represent the FDNY at various meetings as needed.This will require the ideal candidate to remain abreast of various pertinent Bureau topics. Must possess the ability to manage specialized clearances as required given the sensitive nature of many documents which may come before them.

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.