Deputy Chief Inspector

About the role

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest fire department in the United States and is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. FDNY seeks a Full‑time Deputy Chief Inspector in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting directly to the Chief Inspector, the successful candidate will supervise and train lower‑level inspectors, review their work, cover inspections when needed, conduct performance evaluations and audits, act as Chief Inspector during absences, and participate in field meetings with other FDNY units and city agencies to resolve code variances and interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and train all lower‑level inspectors within the command structure.
• Review all work conducted by field inspectors and, when necessary, cover and witness construction site inspections for inspectors on leave.
• Conduct field performance evaluations and audit jobs performed by any lower‑level Fire Protection Inspector in the CDA Unit.
• Serve as acting Chief Inspector when the Chief Inspector is on leave (medical, annual, or other), including approving CityTime, conducting evaluations, and enforcing Code of Conduct and attendance rules.
• Participate in field meetings with other FDNY agencies and units to address variances or code interpretations for senior leadership in Fire Prevention.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of full‑time experience in one or more of the following: manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables; development of safety standards for such materials; inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored, or housed to detect fire and explosion hazards; design, installation, operation, repair, and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the 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 at a rate of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License issued by the State of New York.
• 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 two continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Skills

• Permanent AFPI’s Level II and Level III may apply.
• Previous supervisory experience in plan examination, installation, and signing off water‑based suppression systems.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; see https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for details.
• Open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program (indicate interest on resume and cover letter).

Pay

$72,167.00 – $99,324.00