BSA REPRESENTATIVE

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 of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector, Level III, in the Bureau of Legal Affairs/Code Development Unit, reporting to the Director of Code Implementation. The successful candidate will: represent the Fire Department in NYC Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) proceedings, including attending all BSA public hearings and review sessions; review all BSA applications, including data entry of pertinent information; conduct research of NYC Construction Codes, Fire Code and Zoning Resolution requirements, and other laws, rules, regulations and standards applicable to BSA proceedings; conduct factual research as to Fire Department permits, inspections and other regulatory activities with respect to the premises in question; advise relevant unis in the Bureau of Fire Prevention and the Bureau of Operations of BSA proceedings affecting their operations, and consult with them as to an appropriate Fire Department response; conduct or coordinate site inspections to determine whether site conditions are as represented, fire safety concerns exist, or compliance with code requirements has been obtained; coordinate enforcement action; prepare and commence BSA applications as warranted; notify, consult, and coordinate with other City agencies, including the NYC Department of Buildings; develop protocols for distribution of BSA resolutions to field units and incorporate BSA fire safety requirements into Fire Department code enforcement efforts; draft memoranda, recommendations, correspondence and other documents; prepare and submit Appeals applications and all supportive documents (statement of facts, photographs and sketches or plans) to modify current certificates of occupancy, and participate in the code development process alongside members of the Code Development Unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of full-time experience in or more of the following:
• the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables;
• the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials;
• the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or houses to detect potential fire and explosion hazards;
• the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education from an accredited college or technical institution with specialization in fire science technology, chemistry, physics or engineering may be substituted for the experience requirement on the basis of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years.
  
  

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the New York City Fire Code and New York City Construction Codes, Fire Department rules, Fire Department and Department of Buildings procedures, bulletins and manuals, and familiarity with national codes and industry standards. 2. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and outstanding professional judgment. 4. Excellent research and writing skills. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary team. 6. Proficiency in Excel and on-line conferencing applications (Microsoft Teams, etc.) 7. Previous engineering or architectural experience and training. 8. Familiarity with the NYC Zoning Resolution and BSA procedures.
  
  

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 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.

, $72,167.00 – $99,324.00