FDNY Criminal Court/OATH Representative

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); In loco; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

NFPA knowledge

Building Code knowledge

Accela system

MS Office

Strong writing and communication

Independent worker

Persuasive argumentation

Formazione

Fire science / chemistry / physics / engineering degree

Strumenti

Accela

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Five (5) years of full-time experience in or more of the following:
2. a. the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables;
3. b. the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials;
4. c. the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or houses to detect potential fire and explosion hazards;
5. d. the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems; or
6. 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.