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BECOME A FDNY FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR
The Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) is looking for candidates to become Fire Protection Inspectors. Becoming a Fire Protection Inspector will give you a real opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others -- as well as your own. Applications submitted by New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents will be fast-tracked for consideration.
A Fire Protection Inspector conducts inspections of premises to ensure that they are in compliance with all rules, regulations and requirements of the New York City Administrative Code regarding life and fire safety. The kinds of inspections you would perform may include: inspections of sprinkler/standpipe systems, carbonated gas systems and extinguishing systems. If assigned to District Office Headquarters your responsibilities may include: inspecting for permits governing the storage of flammables and combustible mixtures and compressed gasses; if assigned to the Public Safety Unit you would perform safety inspections on hotels and office buildings; in the Field Public Communications Unit you would handle and address complaints from the public and private sectors. Other responsibilities may include representing the FDNY at the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals; conducting inspections of building construction; completing and issuing violation forms, orders and/or summonses; testifying in court when required; reviewing, formulating and amending the New York City Administrative Code; or working with the Fireworks Safety Group to conduct safety inspections and monitor all fireworks shows throughout the City.
Salary and Benefits
The starting salary for a Fire Protection Inspector is $33,291 for the first year and $38,285 after two years of service. In addition, you will receive excellent health and pension benefits with domestic partner coverage, two weeks of vacation a year to start, overtime and a 35 hour work week with paid holidays.
Hiring Requirements
In order to be appointed as a Fire Protection Inspector, you must be 18 years of age; hold a valid New York State motor vehicle driver's license; complete the pre-employment process consisting of a comprehensive background investigation; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have three years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or a combination of the following:
--Design, installation, operation, repair, testing or inspection of fire suppression and/or extinguishing systems and/or refrigeration, air-conditioning or oil-heating systems; or
--The formulation, enforcement or implementation of safety standards and programs in the manufacture and/or storage of materials which are potential fire hazards; or
--The inspection of facilities for compliance with fire and building codes and other safety inspection standards and the enforcement of these codes and standards;
--Service as a Certified Fire Safety Director; or
--Thirty semester credits from an accredited college or university in fire science technology; fire protection engineering; chemical, mechanical, environmental, electrical or marine engineering, or chemistry; or
--A certificate of completion from an approved union-sponsored plumbing inspection program or satisfactory completion of a course of study in plumbing from an accredited trade/high school and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in general plumbing.
How to Become a FDNY Fire Protection Inspector Interested New York City Housing Authority residents should call NYCHA's Department of Resident Employment Services at (718) 250-5904. For more information, visit the FDNY website, http://www.nyc.gov/fdny.