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DEPUTY CODE DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL

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City of New York Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 New York City Fire Department (FDNY) seeks a full-time Deputy Code Development Counsel in the Bureau of Legal Affairs. Reporting directly to the Fire Code Counsel, the successful candidate will: assist in developing, drafting, advocating for enactment of, implementing and interpreting the New York City Fire Code, Fire Department rules and other public safety legislation and rules; interact regularly with City agency executives and staff, both within and outside the Fire Department, including Mayors Office and City Council representatives, as well as representatives from real estate, professional, community and other organizations.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Minimum Qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In Addition To Meeting The Minimum Qualification Requirements

To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Preferred Skills

Excellent writing skills, with demonstrated ability in drafting complex legal documents. 2. Experience in drafting laws, rules or regulations, especially those relating to safety codes or standards. 3. Familiarity with fire and building codes, or other regulatory laws, rules or regulations or industry standards. 4. Excellent professional judgment and problem-solving skills. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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