Associate Fire Protection Inspector II

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II for the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s CDA Unit. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Inspector of the Suppression Unit, the successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations and supervise inspectors and support staff.

You will develop and evaluate training programs for new hires and permanent staff, analyze needs, and participate in code development, evaluating the impact of proposed

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in explosives safety, safety standards, or fire protection systems.
• Education or experience equivalent to the stated requirement; college/technical specialization may substitute.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of inspectors and support staff.
• Develop and evaluate training programs for new and permanent staff.
• Analyze needs and propose training and program enhancements.
• Participate in code development; assess impacts of proposed codes and ordinances.

Skills

OSHA 30 card

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Education

Fire science/chemistry/physics/engineering degree or related education

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

FPIMS

Job description

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II for the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s CDA Unit. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Inspector of the Suppression Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for organization, direction, and evaluation the day-to-day operations and functions of the designated CDA Unit team. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to supervising the work of inspectors and support staff, developing, implementation, and evaluation of training programs for newly hired and permanent members of the unit. Analyzing the needs and making recommendations on new programs and training proposals supporting the Department’s mission and Bureau of Fire Prevention principles. Participating in the code development process; evaluating the impact of proposed codes, ordinances, and other legislation related to the operation of the CDA Unit.

MINIMUM 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 Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Preference given to candidates who have obtained their OSHA 30 card. Strong knowledge of Fire Suppression Unit inspections and operational practices. Five (5) years of previous experience performing FPE, audits, and supervising field inspectors. Excellent knowledge of the NYC Administrative Code – Fire & Buildings, Multiple Dwelling Code, RCNY and other pertinent regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills. Familiarity with MS Word, Access, Excel and FPIMS.