Associate Fire Protection Inspector III

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 worlds busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Departments 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 Departments 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 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 seeks one (1) full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspectors Level III in the Bureau of Fire Preventions Technology Management Unit. Reporting directly to one of the units Assistant Deputy Directors the selected candidates will conduct safety inspections to ensure compliance with the Fire Code and Department of Buildings regulations. Review and enforce Fire Safety regulations to ensure safety and Code compliance. Issue and enforce violations summonses and other regulatory matters when necessary. Be able to write report related to actions taken during inspection. Perform related duties as needed.

ASSOCIATE FIRE PROTECTION INSP - 31662

Qualifications :

1. 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.

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Drivers License valid in the State of New York.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1