Plan Examiner Trainee

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Fire Department seeks candidates for the Project Manager Intern title or those who have passed Exam #5114. This civil service path emphasizes project coordination, plan review readiness, and safety compliance within the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Strong organizational skills and familiarity with construction documentation are valued. Qualified applicants hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree per the minimum qualifications.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration.
• A master’s degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.

Skills

Attention to detail and organizational

Construction documents knowledge

Deadline management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning or related field

Master’s degree in architecture (NAAB accredited)

Job description

Overview

***This position is ONLY open to candidates serving permanently in the civil service Project Manager Intern title or candidates who have taken and passed Exam #5114 and are reachable. Kindly include the exam number and your list number at the top of your resume ***

The Bureau of Fire Prevention cultivates a safer city for its citizens, visitors and first responders by preventing loss of life and property damage from fire and other emergencies. We accomplish this 24/7 by identifying fire and life safety hazards; creating, revising, and enforcing the New York City Fire Code; reviewing plans for critical systems designed to protect and alert building occupants; licensing qualified companies to install and service fire protection equipment and systems; certifying individuals to monitor fire safety conditions; and educating individuals and businesses about fire safety. In addition, the Bureau of Fire Prevention is critical partner with the Bureau of Fire Operations (Firefighters) and Bureau of Fire Investigations (Fire Marshals).

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; or
2. A master’s degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of construction documents or plan review.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.