Court & OATH Advocate – Fire Protection Inspector

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Fire Department seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level 2 in the Bureau of Legal Affairs. The role involves representing the Department in Criminal Court and OATH hearings, traveling across the five boroughs, and coordinating with Corporation Counsel and other Bureaus.

Qualified candidates have five years of relevant experience and/or education in fire protection fields; a NY Driver's License is required. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in explosives/flammables manufacture or storage, safety standards, or related inspection work.
• Education substitute: college/technical degree in fire science, chemistry, physics or engineering may replace up to 4 years of experience.
• A NY Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent FDNY in Criminal Court and in OATH hearings across NYC.
• Serve as liaison with Corporation Counsel Attorneys in criminal court.
• Travel to criminal court and review conference summonses with defendants' representatives.
• Conduct legal research using Accela, AIMS, BIS; track decisions for OATH and Criminal Court.
• Assist leadership with special projects and coordinate with other Bureaus.

Skills

NFPA knowledge

Building Code knowledge

Accela system

MS Office

Strong writing and communication

Independent worker

Persuasive argumentation

Education

Fire science / chemistry / physics / engineering degree

Tools

Accela

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

New York City Fire Department seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level 2 in the Bureau of Legal Affairs. The role involves representing the Department in Criminal Court and OATH hearings, traveling across the five boroughs, and coordinating with Corporation Counsel and other Bureaus.

Qualified candidates have five years of relevant experience and/or education in fire protection fields; a NY Driver's License is required. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.