Senior Fire Protection Inspector – Suppression Unit Lead

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55-a Program eligibility

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

NYC residency eligibility

Job summary

The City of New York Fire Department (FDNY) seeks an Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level III for the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Suppression Unit. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and help implement training aligned with safety codes and department goals.

Minimum qualifications include five years of related experience and three years as a NYC Fire Safety Director or Construction Site Fire Safety Manager, with relevant degrees or credentials as

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in fire suppression, fire alarm, or related safety programs.
• Three years as NYC Certified Fire Safety Director or Construction Site Fire Safety Manager with duties described above.
• Associate degree or 60 credits plus two years of related experience.
• High school diploma with specified science credits plus two years relevant experience.
• Completion of a union-sponsored plumbing inspection program or plumbing study with four years related experience.
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Responsibilities

• supervise inspectorial and support staff;
• develop, implement, and evaluate training programs for new hires and permanent staff;
• analyze needs and propose new programs and training proposals to support the department's mission;
• participate in code development and evaluate impacts of codes/ordinances related to the unit.

Education

Associate degree / 60 semester credits

High school diploma + 9 credits in physical sciences

Plumbing inspection program or plumbing study

Education/experience combination equivalent

Job description

The City of New York Fire Department (FDNY) seeks an Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level III for the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Suppression Unit. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and help implement training aligned with safety codes and department goals.

Minimum qualifications include five years of related experience and three years as a NYC Fire Safety Director or Construction Site Fire Safety Manager, with relevant degrees or credentials as