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 Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) is seeking a full-time Borough Manager in the FDNY Community Engagement Unit. Reporting directly to the Director and Assistant Director of Community Affairs, the successful candidate will work as a liaison with Community Boards, Borough President’s Office, and the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit. The Borough Manager will assist the Community Affairs team to advance the Department’s mission of strengthening public relations to ensure increased awareness of fire prevention and emergency preparedness.
The Successful Candidate Will

• Develop and maintain schedules of Community Board meetings to attend and assign coverage of FDNY Uniformed Personnel.
• Assist in the development and participate in strategic outreach initiatives that support the Department’s mission of educating communities on fire and life safety curriculum.
• Establish reports that evaluate effectiveness of outreach campaigns and strategies.
• Serve as a liaison to assist in responding to constituent inquires and requests for FDNY resources.
• Assist in the coordination of developing meetings and responses for annual district and borough budget consultation meetings.
• Provide administrative support and assist in special or ad-hoc projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred SkillsComputer proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point. Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Strong ability to work independently, on multiple projects simultaneously and within prescribed deadlines is required.
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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
, $59,116.00 – $91,768.00