Project Manager

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,740 - 114,033; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an Associate Project Manager Level 1 for the Bureau of Fire Prevention. The role focuses on reviewing emergency plans and coordinating internal communications. Candidates need supervisory experience in project management, preferably related to engineering or architecture.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public safety in New York City with essential skills in organization and understanding fire safety regulations. A diverse workforce is encouraged, and a competitive salary range of $78,740.00 – $114,033.00 is offered.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in supervising project management work.
• Experience in engineering, architectural, or construction projects valued at $1,000,000 or more.
• Two additional years in a supervisory capacity or as a project manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing Comprehensive Emergency Action Plans and Fire Protection Plans.
• Communicate deficiencies and corrections to applicants.
• Coordinate with internal FDNY units to ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Excellent communication skills

Extensive knowledge of NY City Fire and Building Codes

Plan examination experience

Education

Baccalaureate degree in relevant fields

High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience

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 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 a critical partner with the Bureau of Fire Operations (Firefighters) and Bureau of Fire Investigations (Fire Marshals), providing assistance and guidance during post-fire incidents and investigations; and coordinating with other City agencies on matters concerning fire and life safety. The Bureau consists of Fire Protection Inspectors, lawyers, engineers, explosives experts, and Fire Officers who work together to save lives in New York City.

The New York City Fire Department’s Bureau of Fire Prevention seeks an Associate Project Manager Level 1 in the Emergency Planning and Preparedness Group (EPPG). Reporting directly to the Officer-in-Charge, the selected candidate will assist with the review of plans including but not limited to Comprehensive Emergency Action Plans, Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans, and Fire Protection Plans. Responsibilities include reviewing submissions for completeness, communicating deficiencies and corrections to applicants, responding to inquiries, and assisting with daily workflow operations and time-sensitive assignments. The candidate will also coordinate with internal FDNY units to ensure submissions comply with FDNY rules and regulations.

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Minimum Qualifications

• One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:
  • 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, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's 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; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.
• In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

Preferred Skills

Excellent organization skills. Excellent communication skills. Extensive knowledge of the NY City Fire and Building Codes with an emphasis of Chapter 4 of the Fire Code. Three years of plan examination experience.

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 not required for this position.

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.

Salary: $78,740.00 – $114,033.00