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 three full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspectors in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Under general direction, the selected candidates will inspect construction sites to ensure compliance with Fire Code, Building Code and OSHA requirements. Under general direction from the Chief Inspectors’ office, the CDA Inspectors will perform difficult and responsible work in the operation of major inspection programs to detect violations of the laws, rules and regulations of the City of New York including any rules established by the Mayor’s Construction, Demolition and Abatement Working Group, intended to reduce or eliminate fire hazards or assist in extinguishing fires in buildings undergoing construction, demolition or asbestos abatement. Conduct special inspections such as checking for compliance with the regulation for emergency shut-off switches for negative air fans when required, tracing, when required the entire run and serviceability of building standpipe systems. Review building floor plans as required by CDA rules established by the City of New York and conduct special programs, surveys, and drives. Assist Fire Protection Inspectors and field units in the inspection of unusual conditions, such as provisions for alternate means of egress, which may be encountered in buildings or premises undergoing construction, demolition, or asbestos abatement. Assist in planning, directing, and carrying out in-service training programs regarding inspection of construction, demolition, and abatement sites. Disseminate technical information to staff pertaining to the issuance of permits.

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.

Excellent writing skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of FDNY permit requirements for construction and demolition sites. Knowledge/work experience in building construction. Knowledge of fire protection systems, OSHA 30 knowledge of construction safety.

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.