Chief Inspector
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 Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Chief Inspector in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting directly to the Deputy Bureau Head, the successful candidate will: Oversee, coordinate, and administer fire protection inspections and inspection programs across all District Offices within the Bureau of Fire Prevention.Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws, codes, and departmental regulations, while promoting operational efficiency, accountability, and consistency in enforcement practices citywide.Provide strategic leadership and guidance in the execution of inspection initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Bureau’s mission and public safety objectives.Manage personnel, resources, and workflows to support high-quality inspections and timely enforcement actions.Lead the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures governing District Office operations.Collaborate with executive staff and the Legal Department to ensure policies are legally sound, operationally practical, and consistent with industry best practices and organizational values.Foster a culture of professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement within the District Organization, while maintaining accountability for performance standards and the effective delivery of fire prevention services to the public.
Requirements
- Seven (7) years of full-time experience including two (2) years in a progressively responsible managerial or administrative capacity, in one or more of the following: the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables; the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials; the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or housed to detect potential fire and explosion hazards; the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems.
- Education from an accredited college or technical institution with specialization in fire science technology, chemistry, physics or engineering may be substituted for the general experience requirement on the basis of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience.
- Possession of a Driver License valid in the State of New York is required. Class 7 is not acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, coordinate, and administer fire protection inspections and inspection programs across all District Offices within the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
- Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws, codes, and departmental regulations, while promoting operational efficiency, accountability, and consistency in enforcement practices citywide.
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance in the execution of inspection initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Bureau’s mission and public safety objectives.
- Manage personnel, resources, and workflows to support high-quality inspections and timely enforcement actions.
- Lead the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures governing District Office operations.
- Collaborate with executive staff and the Legal Department to ensure policies are legally sound, operationally practical, and consistent with industry best practices and organizational values.
- Foster a culture of professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement within the District Organization, while maintaining accountability for performance standards and the effective delivery of fire prevention services to the public.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
