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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 Principal Associate in the Bureau of Legal Affairs. Reporting directly to the Administrative Manager for the Administrative Enforcement Unit, the successful candidate will: receive, review and analyze documents submitted via email and regular mail for the cure/correction of FDNY Summonses; Update the status of accounts in the Automated Information Management System (“AIMS”) maintained by the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (“OATH”) to reflect the current status of the account; Verify inquiries by telephone, mail and email regarding account status; advise respondents and/or their representatives on procedures required to cure or correct their FDNY Summonses; and respond to FDNY personnel inquiries regarding FDNY Summonses. When the submitted documentation or proof of compliance is insufficient to qualify for a cure, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing the respondent with a letter of disapproval or partial approval containing a detailed explanation of the necessary documentation that is missing as well as information regarding the court appearance at OATH. Ensures timely and accurate preparation of FDNY and Criminal Court calendars by borough and hearing date for submission to the NYC Criminal Court and the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

Two years of college and four years of administrative support experience. Minimum of 2 years’ experience utilizing the Fire Inspection Revenue and Enforcement System (FIRES) and AIMS (OATH). A working knowledge of the NYC Fire Code and FDNY Rules, as set forth in Title 3 of the Rules of the City of New York Good Written and oral communication skills, neat and legible handwriting.

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.