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 consists of administrative, architect, compliance, construction project manager, and industrial chemist to skilled trade titles (e.g., carpenter, plumber, electrician, and stationary engineer). We are responsible for the repair and maintenance of approximately over 400 Department facilities Citywide as well as (in coordination with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) for the design and construction management for all new agency facilities and major construction projects (e.g., apparatus floors, gut rehabilitation projects, etc.) – however in the majority of these projects BFM serves as the lead and manages all design and construction activities. This includes inter-agency project management as well as management of our own engineering/architectural design consultants and construction trades requirements contracts. Their work is comprised of the preparation of construction documents for the renovation and repair of firehouses, EMS stations, offices, and storage spaces; executing complex and essential research, investigations, and studies related to Department facilities in relation to our operational needs as well as City, State, and Federal regulatory codes. Staff also performs “in house” design of small-scale projects for our skilled trades unit use in performing these renovations. Additionally, the BFM also manages the agency’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Unit, serves as the project manager for all OMB sponsored Capital Project Scope Development (CPSD) studies and manages the in-house consultant.

1. Six years of full-time progressively responsible experience in warehousing operations at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity requiring independent decision-making concerning management or planning, allocation of resources and the scheduling and assignment of work; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Education may be substituted for the general administrative experience (but not for the 18 months of managerial experience described above) at the rate of 1 year of college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 4 years of college for 2 years of experience.

Previous experience in emergency management or operations a plus. Proven abilities in strategic planning, problem solving, policy and budget management. Excellent managerial, analytical, leadership, written, communication, and interpersonal skills are required Experience in managing multiple units/divisions. Knowledge of City procurement and budgeting (OTPS, Capital & Grant)

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.

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.