City Of New York

Deputy Chief Inspector

City Of New York$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Five years of experience in fire safety or related fields
  • Expertise in handling explosives or flammables
  • Background in developing safety standards
  • Experience inspecting premises for hazards
  • Knowledge of fire detection and extinguishing systems design and operation
  • Relevant education in fire science, chemistry, physics, or engineering may substitute for experience
  • Valid New York State Driver's License

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and evaluate field inspectors' work
  • Provide technical guidance to the public
  • Conduct technical post inspections for compliance
  • Write detailed reports and manage inspection drills
  • Oversee inspectors' attendance and performance evaluations
  • Ensure timely responses to public inspection requests
  • Perform related duties as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
The Fire Department of the City of New York ("FDNY") seeks a full-time Supervising Inspector Level III in the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Public Assembly Unit. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Inspector in charge. The successful candidate will: Serve as one of the Deputy Chief Inspectors in charge of field inspectors. This includes supervising and reviewing work from assigned inspectors. Be available to provide direction and technical guidance to the public. Perform technical post inspections to ensure compliance with New York City Administrative Code, Buildings Code, Rules of the City of New York, and other regulations regarding fire safety and fire protection at all buildings under the unit's jurisdiction. Able to write reports and conduct drills with assigned inspectors and take disciplinary actions related to work performance and office protocol. Monitor all assigned inspectors' attendance, provide required evaluation, and make recommendations to the Chief Inspector. Assure all public requests for inspection or information are handled in a timely manner. Perform related duties as needed. ASSOCIATE FIRE PROTECTION INSP - 31662 Qualifications 1. Five (5) years of full-time experience in or more of the following: a. the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables; b. the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials; c. the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or houses to detect potential fire and explosion hazards; d. the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems; or 2. 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.

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