Associate Fire Protection Inspector

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

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 Bureau of Fire Prevention is seeking a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level-I to serve in the District Offices citywide. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Inspector, the selected candidate will be tasked with performing technical inspections to ensure compliance with all laws, rules and regulations. Conduct special inspections when directed and serve in an acting capacity as an Examiner. Maintain thorough knowledge of the Administrative Code and various laws. Conduct office drills and establish proper procedures for managing inspection work. Correctly identify hazardous and emergency situations and take appropriate action. Review Inspector's work in the field and office to ensure reports are accurate and concise. Ensure productivity targets are consistently met or exceed the standards set by the District Office. Maintain a professional and courteous manner in the performance of their official duties while dealing with the public and FDNY employees. Represent the FDNY in the preparation and enforcement of the Administrative Code and other sections of the law. Process all the legal requirements in the issuance of summons, violation orders and FDNY Summonses. Perform related duties as needed.

Requirements

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.
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

Performing technical inspections to ensure compliance with all laws, rules and regulations.
Conduct special inspections when directed and serve in an acting capacity as an Examiner.
Maintain thorough knowledge of the Administrative Code and various laws.
Conduct office drills and establish proper procedures for managing inspection work.
Correctly identify hazardous and emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Review Inspector's work in the field and office to ensure reports are accurate and concise.
Ensure productivity targets are consistently met or exceed the standards set by the District Office.
Maintain a professional and courteous manner in the performance of their official duties while dealing with the public and FDNY employees.
Represent the FDNY in the preparation and enforcement of the Administrative Code and other sections of the law.
Process all the legal requirements in the issuance of summons, violation orders and FDNY Summonses.
Perform related duties as needed.