Assistant Commissioner/ Candidate Investigation Division

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 Assistant Commissioner for the Candidate Investigation Division. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner for Human Capital , the successful candidate will lead the day-to-day operations of the Candidate Investigation Division (CID). CID is responsible for the on-boarding process of all FDNY job applicants and classes of candidates for firefighter, emergency medical service titles, fire alarm dispatcher and fire protection inspector. The Assistant Commissioner for Candidate Investigation will manage a staff of approximately 30 employees comprised of Deputy Directors, supervising investigators, investigators, and administrative personnel.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing and leading Candidate Investigation personnel in all aspects of the employment background investigations and employment qualifications of all potential candidates.
- Ensuring candidates for employment are provided exceptional customer service and a welcoming and professional experience.
- Working closely with the FDNY Legal division to ensure adherence to all applicable rules and laws and to fulfill court-mandated reports and inquiries.
- Fostering a collaborative work environment within and across divisions and bureaus.
- Advising Human Resources on candidate employment qualifications.
- Coordinating with the Bureaus of Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Training and Health Services regarding medical/psychological qualifications of potential candidates.
- Working with Human Resources and Uniformed Personnel to ensure the hiring of qualified candidates.
- Providing guidance to FDNY senior leadership on matters related to the pre-screening of potential candidates.
- Serving as liaison to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services on matters related to background investigations and employment qualifications.
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1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 4 years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in administrative, managerial, executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

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.