EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

***This position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST or ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST ***

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 , 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 New York City Fire Department seeks a full-time Executive Director of Public Engagement in the Bureau of External Affairs. The role plays a critical role in the Department’s mission of advancing public safety through productive partnerships with individuals, community boards, government agencies, elected stakeholders and community-based organizations.

The Executive Director reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs Chief. Responsibilities of this role include oversight and administration of the following:

- Fire and life safety education programs, which includes the Fire Safety Education, Mobile CPR, and Stop the Bleed Training Units. Ensuring that programs, curriculum and messaging are culturally relevant to diverse communities throughout New York City;
- Public outreach and community preparedness grant programs which include Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation initiatives and Community Risk Reduction planning;
- Community Affairs Unit that navigates communication and partnerships with NYC’s 59 Community Boards, Borough Presidents, Community, Faith and School Based organizations to bolster awareness of fire prevention, emergency operations and Department initiatives.
- Uniformed Community Liaisons that develop partnerships that improve community awareness of the response areas Fire/EMS units serve. These liaisons enhance awareness of FDNY programs/initiatives and local leadership to communities throughout Divisions;
- Recruitment strategies, specific to the development of culturally relevant public messaging, campaigns and partnerships that raise and maintain engagement and awareness of FDNY careers in Fire, EMS and Fire Protection Inspection services at the community level, with direct consultation with FDNY Recruitment;
- Establishment and upkeep of both private and public partnerships that help foster FDNY initiatives relevant to fire/life safety education, recruitment, and building relationships.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST -

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above.

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

Preference given to candidates possessing significant experience directing community affairs and/or intergovernmental issues, prior experience overseeing public-facing education programs and planning/coordinating large scale educational or outreach events. Must have strong knowledge of NYC government. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must have the ability to juggle multiple requests and issues concurrently from a multitude of requesters, strong managerial and interpersonal skills, proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management. Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments. Strong preference for experience working with members of a uniformed agency. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Master’s degree in public administration, public policy or related field.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at class="jobad-residencyRequirement">Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.