Deputy Director ofthe Fire Alarm Inspection Unit

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.
Reporting directly to the Director of the Fire Alarm Inspection and Central Station Unit, the selected candidate will:
Assist the Director in managing, supervision, and coordination of the activities of the Fire Alarm Inspection and Central Station Unit. Utilize construction inspection experience and construction codes knowledge by providing professional level of technical support to the Director. Coordinate the entire range of Fire Alarm Inspections; enforce all related codes and other applicable regulations. Participate in development and implementation of all phases of automation of inspection services. Participate in development and implementation of new management information system. Provide assistance to the public. Monitor the operation of back-office. Serve as the FDNY Liaison with the Electrical Licensing Board. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to the unit inspection services. Plan, organize, and evaluate the functions and activities of the FAIU. Develop and/or assist in the development of policies, procedures, methods, and checklists as needed. Assist in the supervision of the functions and activities of field inspectors and supervisors. Provide direction of back-office operations, maintain appropriate records and files and coordinate workflow. Provide assistance in preparation of and participate in meetings on an as needed basis. Coordinate follow-up responses to public inquiries and complaints. Prepare reports, memorandum, letters and other forms of correspondence. Provide technical assistance to complex and large scale field inspections. Respond to the most sensitive requests for information from City Agencies and public. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff in their professional development. Network with other City Agencies and share information regarding joint inspections and common issues. Participate in developing contents for training programs and monitor the training meetings. Participate in the drafting of complex inspectional procedures. May train, lead, assign, and/or prioritize the work of others.

1. Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations for light, heat and/or power distribution, traffic signals, Fire Alarm detection or communication systems, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity; or
2. Five years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity and one of the following: (a) 60 credits towards a degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university; or (b) Two years of full-time training in an acceptable electrical program in an accredited technical school; or
3. Completion of an apprentice program, at least three years in length, in the electrical trade or electrical inspection, and either: (a) four years of experience as described in “1” above, or (b) two years of experience as described in “1” above plus either 60 credits or two years of education as described in ”2” above.
4. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law, and at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity; or
5.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. All candidates must have at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity.

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