***This position is ONLY open to candidates serving permanently in the civil service Associate Project Manager title or who appear on the civil service list for 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 universally is 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 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 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 over Plan Examiners; conduct plan assignment; review complex plans submitted for compliance with 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 the wait times, backlogs, and related plan examination statistics to report their 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 need
ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427