Lead Fire Life Safety Director

Job Summary:

If selected the candidate will be required to become the lead Fire Life Safety Director (FLSD) registered on the Emergency Action Plan.  In addition, candidate is required to successfully pass FDNY F-89 Certificate of Fitness (CoF) for Pier 57 within six months from date of hire. Failing to acquire FDNY F-89 CoF within the six month period from date of hire will result in dismissal from RXR. This position requires employee to maintain and active FDNY CoF F-89 for Pier 57 along with an active FDNY F-01, 03 and 04 without any lapse or expiration while employed at P-57. 

The FLS Director is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the execution of the Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action (level 1) Plan and security/fire safety staff training to help ensure readiness. The 2014 Fire Code was also updated to cover non-fire emergencies, such as situations involving active shooter/assailant and medical emergencies and be trained in said general areas. This is a “non-exempt” in-person/on-site position and the position requires the FLSD to be on-site Monday through Friday during regular business hours (unless otherwise approved by management for mission essential purposes) and is considered an essential worker/employee.   Working-from-Home (WFH) is NOT an option for the position.  Due to the critical and important role of this position, the FLSD is required to be “on-call” twenty-four (24) hours a day/7 days a week in the event of an emergency.

Responsibilities:

Community & Industry Relationship Building

• Regularly attend local industry meetings i.e., ASIS, National Law Foundation, etc.
• Regularly attend any/all NYPD or Community meetings i.e., Build-the-Block, Community Council, Hudson River Park Trust (HRPT), etc.
• Actively liaise and build strong professional relationships with building tenants, NYPD/FDNY/NYC Parks Enforcement and other applicable agencies and associations

FDNY Standard Compliance

• Help ensure that standards are met In Accordance With (IAW) FDNY and related industry best practices i.e., fire/evacuation drills, Warden/Brigade Lists, familiarization drills, Active Shooter, etc.
• Help Ensure all Deputy-FLSD CoF holders and BES are trained IAW FDNY requirements

Security Management

• Supervise Security Staff and ensure all security officers are compliant with the NYS Security Guard Act and receive required training and operate within building’s budgeted forecast for security
• Assist tenants and owner regarding dignitary visits and special events
• Conduct applicable incident investigations when necessary

Incident Management & Preparation

• Assist with any/all police or fire related matters to include incident management, fire violations, unusual occurrences.
• Assist property management prepare and plan for building emergencies/contingency operations
• Assist property management with any/all building emergencies/contingency operations
• Review any/all incident reports for accuracy and fact-based reporting.
• Regularly physically inspect in and around the building to help identify, report and when possible, take necessary corrective action regarding fire or security issues

Qualifications:

• Highly proficient in MS Office Applications i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work in a high-speed, fast-paced, diverse organization with exemplary professional deportment
• Ability to develop enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent report writing ability
• Ability to brief senior executives regarding fire/security/safety related matters or incidents
• Prior honorable service with NYPD or FDNY is desired
• Candidates with a valid FDNY Z-89 or F-89 at another site is desired
• Candidates with current FDNY F-01, 03 and 04 is a plus
• Integrity, Service before Self and Excellence in all we do.

Qualifications

Builds and Maintains Key Networks and Relationships: Effectively builds and maintains formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the company to meet shared objectives. Maintains relationships with key business constituencies (tenants, agencies, property staff) across a variety of functions. Effectively gains insight into customer needs. Draws upon relevant relationships to execute responsibilities, exchange ideas, resources, and know-how.

Systems Proficient: Basic proficiency in daily use of relevant technology platforms and apps including Excel, MSFT Office Suite, and proprietary software. Readily learns and adopts new technologies

Accountable: Holds self-accountable to meet commitments in accordance with deadlines while maintaining accuracy in their work. Self-directed to communicate status; takes ownership for decisions, actions, and failures

Problem Solver: Navigates complex, and potentially contradictory, information to effectively assess issues and solve problems. Asks the right questions to analyze situations

Education and Experience

• A minimum of at least 10 consecutive years of supervisory experience of at least forty or more subordinates
• Candidate is required to successfully pass FDNY F-89 Certificate of Fitness (CoF) for Pier 57 within six months from date of hire. Failing to acquire FDNY F-89 CoF within the six month period from date of hire will result in dismissal from RXR
• This position requires employee to maintain and active FDNY CoF F-89 for Pier 57 along with an active FDNY F-01, 03 and 04 without any lapse or expiration while employed at P-57.
• Agree to either add another FDNY CoF to their official FDNY record or relinquish a previous CoF for building of assignment CoF if applicable
• Preferred; honorably retired ranking member of the NYPD or FDNY
• Active AED/CPR Card from either AHA/ARC
• Completed Active Shooter Tng./Seminar (past 2 years) NYPD or DHS program.
• Must hold a New York State Active Security Guard License
• Must be able to conduct any/all functions of a FLSD CoF holder
• Have strong foundation in working with multi-agency entities for high profile visits