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City of New York · 3 weeks ago

Chief Inspector Director of Fire Prevention

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$57K/yr - $187K/yr

7+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking a Chief Inspector (Director) for the Fire Department, which is the largest and busiest emergency response agency in the United States. The Chief Inspector will provide executive oversight of citywide fire protection inspections, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while supervising inspectors and administrative staff.

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Responsibilities

Ensure full regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and accountability across ten District Offices

Manage and coordinate daily inspection activities

Ensure all fire protection inspections are conducted thoroughly, on schedule, and in accordance with the NYC Fire Code, FDNY policies, and all applicable regulations

Ensure compliance with annual permit requirements for premises handling flammable or combustible materials

Maintain accurate and up-to-date inspection and enforcement records in Accela

Oversee the timely resolution of inspection-related matters throughout the District Organization

Administer and direct citywide inspection programs

Conduct quarterly and as-needed reviews to improve operational effectiveness

Modernize inspection processes

Support the evolving needs of District Offices

Establish and maintain procedures for enforcing fire protection regulations at public events, street fairs, and other large gatherings

Conduct annual reviews to ensure procedures remain current and effective

Support policy interpretation and implementation

Clearly communicate FDNY policies to staff

Prepare directives, notifications, and procedures to ensure consistent compliance

Ensure the ongoing education, training, and professional development of inspectors and administrative staff

Provide continual guidance to promote high performance, consistency, and efficiency across all operations

Qualification

Fire Code ComplianceFire Protection InspectionsManagerial ExperienceTrainingDevelopmentMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsLeadership AbilitiesAttention to DetailTeam Management

Required

Seven (7) years of full-time experience including two (2) years in a progressively responsible managerial or administrative capacity

Experience in the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables

Experience in the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials

Experience in the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or housed to detect potential fire and explosion hazards

Experience in the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems

Education from an accredited college or technical institution with specialization in fire science technology, chemistry, physics or engineering may be substituted for the general experience requirement on the basis of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience

Possession of a Driver License valid in the State of New York on the date of appointment as an Administrative Fire Protection Inspector