Associate Fire Protection Inspector II

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Fire Department is seeking an Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II for the Bureau of Fire Prevention. The role involves supervising Inspectors, reviewing field work, and witnessing suppression tests when needed.

The incumbent will also conduct performance evaluations and audits in the Suppression Unit. Additional duties include serving as Acting Deputy Chief Inspector during the Deputy Chief Inspector’s absence and enforcing attendance and Code of Conduct rules within

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in fire protection related work.
• Education substitution allowed: 1 year of education per 1 year experience, up to 4 years.
• Preferred: strong knowledge of suppression inspections and FIRES/ACCELA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train lower-level inspectors within the unit.
• Review work by field inspectors and witness suppression testing when needed.
• Conduct field performance evaluations and audits of inspections.
• Act as Deputy Chief Inspector during absences and enforce conduct policies.

Skills

Explosives handling

Safety standards development

Premises inspection

Sprinkler/standpipe testing

Education

Fire science/chemistry/physics/engineering education

Job description

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II for the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Suppression Unit. Reporting directly to an assigned Deputy Chief Inspector, the Supervising Inspector Level II is responsible for supervising and training all lower-level Inspectors within their command. Key responsibilities include reviewing all work performed by field Inspectors, covering and witnessing suppression testing when a subordinate Inspector is on leave, and conducting field performance evaluations and audits of inspections performed within the Suppression Unit. The Supervising Inspector Level II will also serve as Acting Deputy Chief Inspector during the Deputy Chief Inspector’s absence (medical, annual, or other leave), including approving CityTime,completing evaluations as required, and enforcing Inspector rules such as attendance and Code of Conduct compliance.

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

Strong knowledge of Fire Suppression inspections and operational practices. At least five (5) years of previous experience performing standpipe and sprinkler testing, PFE facility inspections, auditing field Inspectors work. Excellent written and verbal communications skills,strong computer skills especially with the FIRES/ACCELA application.