DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Position is considered "essential personnel" and is required to provide administrative, management, individual support and various other duties, as required, during and outside normal working hours and duties associated with emergencies, and scheduled and unscheduled events. Manage other facility related projects under the supervision of the Assistant Director.
• Ensures that all fire and life safety systems and related equipment are fully functional and code compliant. Ensures that fire drills are conducted, as required, participates in drill execution as needed, and to identify and address potential or actual weaknesses in response time or fire and life safety systems and related equipment.
• Reports to Assistant Director all FDNY fire safety code compliance concerns observed while making rounds throughout the entire facility.
• Develops, maintains and implements all Fire Safety Plans and Emergency Action Plans, including building specific fire drill and evacuation procedures and Building Information Cards, in accordance with the NYC Fire Prevention Code. Maintain all fire records and logs as required by relevant codes.
• Works closely with Assistant Director and others to develop and provide recommendations for building fire and life safety emergency systems for all capital construction projects, including new construction and renovations.
• Assists in the interpretation of codes, regulations and City/State fire and safety policies and help ensure their implementation.
• Responds to all building fire alarms and emergencies while on duty and is the primary interface with FDNY.
• Oversees the Fire Alarm System Maintenance and Fire Extinguisher Vendor contracts and consults with them on day-to-day operational issues, as necessary.
• Front Desk responsibilities consisting of access control/key card production and receiving resident/tenant mail for distribution.
• Related duties as assigned.

HOURS:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

• Friday; 3:00pm - 11:30pm; Saturday; 3:00pm - 7:30am; Sunday; 11:00pm - 3:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have at least three (3) years' full-time work experience in one or more of the following fields: firefighting or other public safety emergency response employment; any fire safety-related employment, including code enforcement, fire safety inspection, fire prevention, or emergency preparedness; the design, installation, operation or maintenance of building fire protection, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, or air conditioning systems, or other building system regulated by the construction codes; or equivalent experience acceptable to the NYC Fire Department;

Must be able to effectively collaborate with fire safety personnel in local, state, and federal agencies, as well as with BRC administration, personnel and clients. Candidate must have F89 certificate. Be immediately eligible for the Certificate of Fitness as a Fire Life Safety Director pending scheduling of the on-site testing by FDNY.

High School diploma preferred.

*Vaccination preferred but not required

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

1. Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
2. A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
3. Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
4. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.