***This position is ONLY open to candidates serving permanently in the civil service Assistant Mechanical Engineer title or candidates who have taken and passed Exams #3109 or #6015 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 of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Assistant Mechanical Engineer in the Bureau of Fire Prevention/Emergency Planning and Preparedness Unit reporting directly to the Officer-in-Charge.The successful candidate will review all plan submission to include but not limited to Fire Safety Plans, Fire Protection Plans, Comprehensive Emergency Action Plans, and, with specific attention to time sensitive projects. The successful candidate will conduct the review of all plan types submitted to the FDNY to ensure compliance with various codes, rules, and related regulations. Projected timelines and cost schedules will be professionally established along with monthly reports generated and presented to the Officer-in-Charge reflecting progress with on-going projects and those in jeopardy to make recommendations to resolve, reduce and/or eliminate potential failure. The successful candidate will also serve as a Fire Code and Building Code expert to represent the Emergency Planning and Preparedness Group at internal, industry and inter-agency meetings related to high priority and large complex projects. They will assist in implementing the emergency preparedness plan provisions of the 2022 Fire Code. Perform other related work as needed.
ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER - 20410
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
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