Associate Disciplinary Counsel

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute allegations of misconduct and violations of Fire Department policies and procedures.
• Prepare administrative disciplinary charges, memoranda, reports, stipulations, and other documents related to disciplinary cases, investigations, and hearing / court decisions.
• Recommend appropriate penalties and / or resolutions of disciplinary cases.
• Negotiate with unions and attorneys on disciplinary matters.
• Represent the Fire Department in disciplinary administrative proceedings.

Agency details

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements

Preferred Skills

Excellent legal judgment, research and writing skills. Litigation and investigation experience. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and additional databases. Ability to work both independently and as a team. Ability to perform under pressure and respond to deadlines. Ability to work with non-legal staff and collaborate with other legal Units. Experience handling EEO matters is a plus.

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 studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency

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.

Salary

Salary : $89,613.00 – $107,000.00

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