Deputy Chief Inspector
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 Bureau works to prevent fire and other emergency-related loss of life and property by identifying hazards, developing and enforcing the New York City Fire Code, reviewing plans for critical safety systems, licensing companies and certifying individuals, and educating the public. It also supports fire operations and investigations and coordinates with other City agencies on fire and life safety matters. Reporting directly to the Chief Inspector of the Suppression Unit, the Deputy Chief Inspector is responsible for organizing, directing, and evaluating the unit’s day-to-day operations and functions. The role supervises inspectorial and support staff, develops and evaluates training for newly hired and permanent unit members, assesses needs and recommends programs and training proposals, and participates in code development by evaluating the effects of proposed codes, ordinances, and related legislation on the unit. Candidates must satisfy one of the listed combinations of qualifying experience and education. For Assignment Level III placement, candidates must also have two years of full-time qualifying experience as an Associate Fire Protection Inspector Assignment Level II after meeting the minimum requirements.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated qualifying education and experience pathways: five years of satisfactory full-time experience in specified fire protection systems, fuel oil heating systems, fire-hazard safety standards, inspections, or governmental fire and building code compliance and enforcement; or an eligible combination of experience, education, and credentials described in the posting.
- For Assignment Level III placement, have two years of full-time qualifying experience as an Associate Fire Protection Inspector Assignment Level II after meeting the minimum requirements.
- Qualifying experience may include design, installation, operation, repair, testing, or inspection of fire suppression, fire alarm, extinguishing, or qualifying refrigeration or air-conditioning systems; installation and repair of fuel oil heating systems; safety standards and programs related to fire-hazard materials; inspections for fire and explosion hazards; or governmental inspection and enforcement of fire, building, and safety codes.
- Alternative pathways include qualifying experience as an NYC Certified Fire Safety Director or Construction Site Fire Safety Manager combined with other specified experience; an associate degree or 60 college credits plus specified experience; a high school diploma and specified college credits plus experience; or approved plumbing training and specified plumbing or related experience.
- The posting permits specified college credits to substitute for up to four years of experience, subject to the stated credit and subject-area 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 unit needs and recommend new 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 the operation of the Suppression Unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
