FDNY Criminal Court/OATH Representative

FIRE DEPARTMENT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks an Associate Fire Protection Inspector - 31662 to enforce fire and building safety standards in the five boroughs. The role requires reviewing criminal court related matters and coordinating with the Corporation Counsel in enforcement proceedings.

Candidates must have five years of full-time experience in fire protection topics or an approved equivalent education path; strong technical knowledge and writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years' full-time experience in explosives, safety standards, or fire system inspection.
• Education/experience equivalent: 30 credits per year of experience, up to 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department in Criminal Court and in OATH hearings.
• Liaise with Corporation Counsel Attorneys on criminal court matters.
• Review summonses and confer with defendants' representatives.
• Assist with special projects and coordinate with other Bureaus.

Skills

NFPA knowledge

Fire Code knowledge

Building Code knowledge

Accela knowledge

Microsoft Office

Legal writing

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Articulate arguments

Education

Fire science/engineering background

Tools

Accela

Job description

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 Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level 2 in the Bureau of Legal Affairs/Legal Enforcement Unit. Reporting directly to the Supervisor of Criminal Court Hearings, the successful candidate will: Serve as a Criminal court Representative and a Fire Department OATH representative, representing the Department in Criminal Court and in OATH hearings throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The candidate shall be assigned to pre-conference criminal court cases; serve as liaison and consultant for the Corporation Counsel Attorneys in the criminal court. Travel to criminal court throughout the five boroughs of New York City, review criminal court summonses and conference the criminal court cases with the defendant's representative. The candidate shall articulate arguments in a clear and persuasive manner and respond to inquiries or arguments of hearing officers, respondents and respondent's representatives related to OATH cases.Respond to inquiries or arguments of defendants and/or defendant’s attorney; conduct research related to Criminal Court cases and OATH cases, including Accela, AIMS and BIS research and track, review and track Criminal Court decisions and OATH decisions. Assist the Director/Deputy Director of Enforcement and the Supervisor of Criminal Court Hearings with various special projects as needed and requested; and will liaison with other Bureaus in the Department in connection with Unit operations and perform such other work as may be assigned relating to FDNY Enforcement and Bureau of Legal Affairs matter.

ASSOCIATE FIRE PROTECTION INSP - 31662

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

Expert knowledge of the Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Broad knowledge of New York City Building Code and Fire Department Rules. Knowledge of the Accela system used by the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent writing, interpersonal and oral communication skills demonstrated legal judgment and detail oriented. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Be able to articulate arguments in a clear and persuasive manner.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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