Community Associate
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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 worlds busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Departments 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 Departments 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 postfire 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 fulltime Community Associate in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting directly to the Supervising Administrative Manager the successful candidate will: Provide information to the public in person or via telephone. Data enter applicants information seeking original and renewing Certificate of Fitness. Resolve questions regarding COF matters. Assist the public with all inquiries as needed. Verbally assist applicants with information about Certificate of Fitness program and examinations. Greet incoming applicants and verify all pertinent documents are brought to FDNY. Provide information to applicants which COF test is consistent with their Notice of Violations and other sources. Perform related activities.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE 56057
Qualifications :
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
