Deputy Chief Inspector

City of New York • New York City, NY

12h

About The Position

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level III (Deputy Chief Inspector) for the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Suppression Unit. The position reports directly to the Chief Inspector of the Suppression Unit and is responsible for organizing, directing, and evaluating the unit’s day-to-day operations and functions.

The Bureau of Fire Prevention works to prevent loss of life and property damage from fire and other emergencies by identifying hazards, developing and enforcing the New York City Fire Code, reviewing plans for critical systems, licensing companies, certifying individuals, and educating the public. It also works with the Bureau of Fire Operations, the Bureau of Fire Investigations, and other City agencies on fire and life safety matters.

Requirements

• Five years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or a combination of the following: design, installation, operation, repair, testing, or inspection of fire suppression, fire alarm, or extinguishing systems; refrigeration or air-conditioning systems of at least 5 horsepower; installation and repair of fuel oil heating systems; formulation, enforcement, or implementation of safety standards and programs concerning the manufacture or storage of potential fire hazards; inspection of premises where potential fire hazards are manufactured or stored; or inspection of facilities for compliance with fire and building codes and other safety standards, including enforcement for governmental agencies.
• Alternatively, three years of satisfactory full-time experience as a NYC Certified Fire Safety Director or Construction Site Fire Safety Manager, including at least one year regularly performing a combination of the duties described in the first experience requirement, plus two additional years performing a combination of those duties.
• Alternatively, an associate degree in any major or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, plus two years of experience performing a combination of the duties described in the first experience requirement.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma and 20 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including at least 9 semester credits in specified physical sciences, fire science, engineering, chemistry, police science, or construction fields, plus two years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a completion certificate from an approved union-sponsored plumbing inspection program or satisfactory completion of a plumbing course at an approved trade, technical, or vocational school, plus four years of satisfactory full-time general plumbing experience involving water supply, drainage, and gas appliance installation, or relevant experience described in the first requirement.
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to one of the listed qualification pathways. College credit may substitute for up to four years of experience: general credits at 30 semester credits per year, or specialized credits at 20 semester credits—including at least 9 in specified subjects—for three years of experience.
• For placement in Assignment Level III, candidates must have two years of full-time qualifying experience as an Associate Fire Protection Inspector Assignment Level II after meeting the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and evaluate the day-to-day operations and functions of the designated Fire Suppression Unit.
• Supervise inspectorial and support staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate training programs for newly hired and permanent unit members.
• Analyze needs and make recommendations on programs and training proposals that support the Department’s mission and Bureau of Fire Prevention principles.
• Participate in the code development process.
• Evaluate the impact of proposed codes, ordinances, and other legislation related to Suppression Unit operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree