ADMINISTRATIVE FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR, NM

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Administrative Fire Protection Inspector in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting to the Deputy Bureau Head, the successful candidate will provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of the Licensed Public Assembly Unit, ensuring operations align with mission, policies, and priorities.

You will develop and implement long-term operational strategies to address emerging risks in public assembly spaces, supervise LPPA

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of full-time experience including two (2) years in a progressively responsible managerial or administrative capacity in fire safety areas such as the manufacture or storage of explosives, the development of safety standards for such materials, inspection of premises with hazards, or the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the first item; college or technical specialization in fire science technology, chemistry, physics or engineering may substitute for the general experience requirement; however, two years of managerial/administrative experience are still required.
• License Requirement: On appointment as Administrative Fire Protection Inspector, possession of a Driver License valid in New York State is required; Class 7 is not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level leadership and strategic oversight of the Licensed Public Assembly Unit, ensuring operations align with the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Department mission, policies, and priorities.
• Develops and implements long-term operational strategies to address emerging risks, and challenges involving public assembly spaces and temporary assembly operations.
• Leads the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures governing LPPA activities, including coordinated CURE Task Force operations.

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR, NM

• Full-time
• Agency: FIRE DEPARTMENT
• Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $150,000+
• Compensation: USD 56,990 - USD 186,555

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 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 Department's 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 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 (FDNY), seeks a full-time, Administrative Fire Prevention Inspector in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting directly to the Deputy Bureau Head, the successful candidate: provides executive-level leadership and strategic oversight of the Licensed Public Assembly Unit, ensuring operations align with the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Department mission, policies, and priorities. Develops and implements long-term operational strategies to address emerging trends, risks, and challenges involving public assembly spaces and temporary assembly operations. Under the direction of upper management, leads the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures governing LPPA activities, including coordinated CURE Task Force operations. Ensures policies and enforcement practices are consistent with applicable legal requirements, Department policies, industry best practices, and organizational standards.

ADMINISTRATIVE FIRE PROTECTION - 1002H

1. Seven (7) years of full-time experience including two (2) years in a progressively responsible managerial or administrative capacity, in one or more of the following:
   • the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables;
   • the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials;
   • the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or housed to detect potential fire and explosion hazards;
   • 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 general experience requirement on the basis of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have the two years managerial or administrative experience described above.

License Requirement: On the date of appointment as an Administrative Fire Protection Inspector, possession of a Driver License valid in the State of New York is required. Class 7 is not acceptable.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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