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 Fire Department City of New York ("FDNY"), seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level 2 in the Bureau of Legal Affairs/Legal Enforcement Unit. Reporting directly to the Supervisor of Criminal Court Hearings, the successful candidate will: Serve as a Criminal Court Representative and a Fire Department OATH representative, representing the Department in
Criminal Court and in OATH hearings throughout the five boroughs of New York City; articulates arguments in a clear and persuasive manner and responds to inquiries or arguments of hearing officers, respondents and respondent representatives; conducts research related to Criminal Court Cases and OATH cases, including but not limited to Accela, FPIMS and BIS research; completes hearing forms, case dispositions, ownership searches and other documentation; Conferences cases within the NYS Criminal court system;Tracks, reviews and analyzes Criminal court decisions and OATH decisions; researches and prepares information for appeals of OATH decisions; assists the Director of Enforcement with Supervisor of OATH hearings and the Supervisor of Criminal Court Hearings with various special projects as needed and requested;liaison with other Bureaus in the Department in connection with Unit operations; attend meetings related to FDNY enforcement and Bureau of Legal Affairs matters; perform such other work as may be assigned relating to FDNY enforcement and Bureau of Legal Affairs matter.

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.

Expertise in the Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association Reference Standards. Broad knowledge of New York City Building Code and Fire Department Rules. Working knowledge of the Fire Prevention Management Information System (FPIMS), the Building Information Systems (BIS) and the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) databases, as well as the ACCELA system. Demonstrates the ability to work with non-legal staff. Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Excel. Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills demonstrates legal judgment and the ability to be detailed oriented.

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.