Lead Fire Life Safety Director

RXR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RXR, a New York-based real estate leader, seeks a Fire Life Safety Director to oversee the Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan at Pier 57. The role requires FDNY F-89 Certificate of Fitness within six months and maintaining active FDNY CoFs without lapse.

On-site, non-exempt, on-call 24/7, with responsibilities spanning security management, industry liaison, and compliance with FDNY standards and drills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New York State Active Security Guard License.
• FDNY CoF training and related safety certifications preferred.
• Ability to brief senior executives on fire/security matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of the fire safety plan and staff training.
• Ensure FDNY standards adherence, drills, and incident reporting.
• Manage security staff and budgeting for security operations.
• Coordinate with tenants and law enforcement for events and incidents.
• Regular building inspections to identify and correct safety issues.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Relationship building

Executive briefing

Public safety background

FDNY certifications

FDNY CoF F-01/03/04 awareness

Integrity

Education

New York State Active Security Guard License

Job description

Headquartered in New York with a nationally-scaled platform, RXR is a 450+ person, vertically integrated investment manager with expertise in a wide array of value creation activities, including acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, property operations, development, construction, leasing, and technological innovation. RXR is an active investor in real estate credit, rental housing, commercial property, and property technology through value-added and opportunistic investment strategies.

Job Summary

If selected the candidate will be required to become the lead Fire Life Safety Director (FLSD) registered on the Emergency Action Plan. In addition, candidate is required to successfully pass FDNY F-89 Certificate of Fitness (CoF) for Pier 57 within six months from date of hire. Failing to acquire FDNY F-89 CoF within the six month period from date of hire will result in dismissal from RXR. This position requires employee to maintain and active FDNY CoF F-89 for Pier 57 along with an active FDNY F-01, 03 and 04 without any lapse or expiration while employed at P-57.

The FLS Director is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the execution of the Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action (level 1) Plan and security/fire safety staff training to help ensure readiness. The 2014 Fire Code was also updated to cover non-fire emergencies, such as situations involving active shooter/assailant and medical emergencies and be trained in said general areas. This is a “non-exempt” in-person/on-site position and the position requires the FLSD to be on-site Monday through Friday during regular business hours (unless otherwise approved by management for mission essential purposes) and is considered an essential worker/employee. Working-from-Home (WFH) is NOT an option for the position. Due to the critical and important role of this position, the FLSD is required to be “on-call” twenty-four (24) hours a day/7 days a week in the event of an emergency.

Responsibilities

Community & Industry Relationship Building

• Regularly attend local industry meetings i.e., ASIS, National Law Foundation, etc.
• Regularly attend any/all NYPD or Community meetings i.e., Build-the-Block, Community Council, Hudson River Park Trust (HRPT), etc.
• Actively liaise and build strong professional relationships with building tenants, NYPD/FDNY/NYC Parks Enforcement and other applicable agencies and associations

FDNY Standard Compliance

• Help ensure that standards are met In Accordance With (IAW) FDNY and related industry best practices i.e., fire/evacuation drills, Warden/Brigade Lists, familiarization drills, Active Shooter, etc.
• Help Ensure all Deputy-FLSD CoF holders and BES are trained IAW FDNY requirements

Security Management

• Supervise Security Staff and ensure all security officers are compliant with the NYS Security Guard Act and receive required training and operate within building’s budgeted forecast for security
• Assist tenants and owner regarding dignitary visits and special events
• Conduct applicable incident investigations when necessary
• Assist with any/all police or fire related matters to include incident management, fire violations, unusual occurrences.
• Assist property management prepare and plan for building emergencies/contingency operations
• Assist property management with any/all building emergencies/contingency operations
• Review any/all incident reports for accuracy and fact-based reporting.
• Regularly physically inspect in and around the building to help identify, report and when possible, take necessary corrective action regarding fire or security issues

Qualifications

• Highly proficient in MS Office Applications i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work in a high-speed, fast-paced, diverse organization with exemplary professional deportment
• Ability to develop enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to brief senior executives regarding fire/security/safety related matters or incidents
• Prior honorable service with NYPD or FDNY is desired
• Candidates with a valid FDNY Z-89 or F-89 at another site is desired
• Candidates with current FDNY F-01, 03 and 04 is a plus
• Integrity, Service before Self and Excellence in all we do.

Qualifications

Builds and Maintains Key Networks and Relationships: Effectively builds and maintains formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the company to meet shared objectives. Maintains relationships with key business constituencies (tenants, agencies, property staff) across a variety of functions. Effectively gains insight into customer needs. Draws upon relevant relationships to execute responsibilities, exchange ideas, resources, and know-how.

Systems Proficient: Basic proficiency in daily use of relevant technology platforms and apps including Excel, MSFT Office Suite, and proprietary software. Readily learns and adopts new technologies

Accountable: Holds self-accountable to meet commitments in accordance with deadlines while maintaining accuracy in their work. Self-directed to communicate status; takes ownership for decisions, actions, and failures

Problem Solver: Navigates complex, and potentially contradictory, information to effectively assess issues and solve problems. Asks the right questions to analyze situations

Education and Experience

• A minimum of at least 10 consecutive years of supervisory experience of at least forty or more subordinates
• Candidate is required to successfully pass FDNY F-89 Certificate of Fitness (CoF) for Pier 57 within six months from date of hire. Failing to acquire FDNY F-89 CoF within the six month period from date of hire will result in dismissal from RXR
• This position requires employee to maintain and active FDNY CoF F-89 for Pier 57 along with an active FDNY F-01, 03 and 04 without any lapse or expiration while employed at P-57.
• Agree to either add another FDNY CoF to their official FDNY record or relinquish a previous CoF for building of assignment CoF if applicable
• Preferred; honorably retired ranking member of the NYPD or FDNY
• Active AED/CPR Card from either AHA/ARC
• Completed Active Shooter Tng./Seminar (past 2 years) NYPD or DHS program.
• Must hold a New York State Active Security Guard License
• Must be able to conduct any/all functions of a FLSD CoF holder
• Have strong foundation in working with multi-agency entities for high profile visits

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary/rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, years of service, specialty, education, relevant experience).

Pay Range

$80,000 - $85,000 USD

RXR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

RXR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, RXR will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact 516-506-6847.

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