What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPERVISING INSPECTOR OF THE LABORATORY UNIT position at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development?
Note: This position is open only to the current FDNY employees serving in a permanent Civil Service title of Associate Fire Protection 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, seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II in the Bureau of Fire Prevention/Laboratory Unit. The Lab Unit field inspector will perform citywide technical field inspections involving; hazardous materials stored and used in chemical, research, educational and medical laboratories, medical gas systems and industrial occupancies for compliance with NYC Fire and Building Codes, Rules of the City of New York and applicable NFPA Standards. In addition to issuing permits the field inspector will issue violation orders, FDNY summonses and criminal court summonses, write reports and make recommendations.
ASSOCIATE FIRE PROTECTION INSP - 31662
Minimum Qualifications
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York.
Preferred Skills
Extensive knowledge of the NYC Fire & Building Codes, Rules of the City of New York and NFPA Standards. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and proficiency in Accela is highly preferred. College graduate is highly preferred. At least 5 years of experience serving in the Fire Protection Inspector title series. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to read SDS sheets and approved plans.
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.
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, seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level II in the Bureau of Fire Prevention/Laboratory Unit. The Lab Unit field inspector will perform citywide technical field inspections involving; hazardous materials stored and used in chemical, research, educational and medical laboratories, medical gas systems and industrial occupancies for compliance with NYC Fire and Building Codes, Rules of the City of New York and applicable NFPA Standards. In addition to issuing permits the field inspector will issue violation orders, FDNY summonses and criminal court summonses, write reports and make recommendations.
ASSOCIATE FIRE PROTECTION INSP - 31662
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.
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York.
Preferred Skills
Extensive knowledge of the NYC Fire & Building Codes, Rules of the City of New York and NFPA Standards. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and proficiency in Accela is highly preferred. College graduate is highly preferred. At least 5 years of experience serving in the Fire Protection Inspector title series. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to read SDS sheets and approved plans.
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.
Salary : $65,160 - $90,603
