Supervising Inspector Level 2

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 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 postfire 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 of New York City (FDNY) seeks four (4) fulltime Supervising Inspectors Level II in the Bureau of Fire Preventions District Office #3. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Inspector the successful candidates will: Review inspection reports from Field Inspectors to determine accuracy legibility and completeness of inspections. Conduct expedited complex inspections when necessary. Verify that all inspections are conducted as listed on daily projection sheets and that times listed on timesheets correspond with times listed in inspection orders. Notify Inspectors of deficiencies as noted by reports and field visits. Supervise subordinate personnel and all office operations as needed. Disseminate technical information to staff. Conduct education drills for Field Inspectors. Provide Fire Code information to the public upon request. Make recommendations on highly technical inspection policies and the issuance of permits. Create reports and recommendations to Chiefs and Deputy Chief Inspectors on inspection matters. Perform duties of immediate supervisor in his absence and any other related duties assigned. Display conduct and dresses in a manner that brings credit to the FDNY. Demonstrate cooperation with supervisors peers and subordinates. Promptly reports all corruption matters to the appropriate authority. Maintains a thorough knowledge of Administrative Codes and various laws. Perform related duties as needed.

Qualifications :

1. Five (5) years of fulltime 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 :

Fulltime