Chief Plan Examiner

This position is ONLY open to candidates serving permanently in the civil service Associate Project Manager title or candidates who have taken and passed Exam #3110 and are reachable. Kindly include the exam number and your list number at the top of your resume. The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and is universally 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 a 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 who work together to save lives in New York City. The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Chief Plan Examiner in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of the Fire Alarm Plan Examination Unit, the successful candidate will: Oversee a team of Plan Examiners. Conduct plan assignments. Review complex plans submitted for compliance with the New York City Building Code and Fire Code. Review document submissions for fire alarm installations approvals and withdrawals submitted by the fire alarm industry or expediters daily. Review professionally certified submissions for required documentation. Attend technical/construction meetings to retain meeting highlights and provide follow‑up as requested by the Deputy Director. Monitor and track wait times, backlogs, and related plan examination statistics to report progress. Re‑assign plans based on backlogs and/or leaves. Manage plan examiners’ time usage and efficiency. Schedule monthly and quarterly meetings at the request of the Deputy Director to ensure Plan Examiners stay abreast of updates and related industry matters. Obtain and record recommendations made to the Deputy Director of the Fire Alarm Plan Examination Unit regarding complex and non‑code compliant or code‑addressed technical proposals related to fire alarm systems installations. Ensure that recommendations are considered to improve the overall operation of the unit. Perform related duties as needed.

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427

Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full‑time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1” above; A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in “1” above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in “1” above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project. 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. A vast knowledge of the process of fire alarm plan review. An understanding of fire alarm installation practices. The ability to navigate the Accela software as well as other programs utilized for data tracking. Good verbal skills to communicate with the employees as well as the public. Previous supervisory experience. 55a 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 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. $86,749.00 – $127,143.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New York