Field Inspector

About the role

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks four (4) full-time Associate Inspectors (Electrical), Level 2 in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. The Bureau cultivates a safer city by preventing loss of life and property damage from fire and other emergencies through inspections and enforcement of fire and life safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct highly complex inspections of life safety and emergency systems in large areas, super high-rise and mixed use buildings
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules of the City of NY and national standards
• Direct complex phased installations, such as life safety systems in super high-rise buildings more than 420ft, in facilities more than one million square feet and mixed use occupancies incorporating several networked life safety systems
• Perform related duties as needed

Requirements

• Six 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
• Four years of experience as described in 1 above, and one of the following:
• (a) 60 credits towards a degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university
• (b) Two years of full-time training in an acceptable electrical program in an accredited technical school
• (c) Completion of an apprentice program, at least three years in length, in the electrical trade or electrical inspection and either (a) three years of experience as described in 1 above or (b) one year of experience as described in 1 above and 60 credits or two years of education as described in 2 above
• (d) A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law
• (e) Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1, 2, or 3 above
• To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as described in 1 above, in a supervisory capacity

Preferred Skills

• Excellent knowledge of life safety systems
• Excellent knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rules of the City of New York (RCNY) and Administrative Code
• Previous fire alarm experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication

55-a 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.