SUPERVISING BLASTING INSPECTOR

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 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 work together to save lives in New York City.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks two (2) full-time Supervising Blasting Inspectors in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Under general supervision, the successful candidates will: Perform responsible work in the inspection program involving blasting sites and procedures to protect the existing buildings, sub-surface utilities and structures from the effects of vibrations and concussion of blasting operations, and for the control of all explosives, used, stored or transported in New York City. Monitor pyrotechnic/special effects shows and work closely with the movie, fireworks and entertainment industries. Perform related work as required.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Eight years of full-time satisfactory experience as a blaster or blasting foreperson, in a job requiring a blaster's certificate of fitness issued by the New York City Fire Department, or if the experience was gained in another jurisdiction, by the appropriate government authority. At least 1 year of this experience must have been in blasting operations as a supervisor of blasting inspectors or site superintendent; or

2. Ten years of full-time satisfactory experience as a fire inspector, fire marshal, explosives inspector, or law enforcement officer that was directly involved in the inspection or management of a program regulating the safe transportation, use, handling, sale, storage, and manufacture of explosives, fireworks, pyrotechnic / flame / special effects in a city, state, or federal jurisdiction; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education from an accredited university in explosives engineering, explosives technology, or mining engineering may be substituted for non-supervisory experience at a rate of 30 semester credits for 1 year of experience, up to a limit of 4 years.

License Requirement

A Certificate of Fitness as a Blaster (E-10) or Pyrotechnic Special Effects Operator (E-18) issued by the New York City Fire Department.

Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

Preferred Skills

Substantial experience in the Pyrotechnics and Special Effects industry.

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.