Assistant Commissioner, Emergency Services
Core
Oversees the Emergency Services division of the NYC Department of Buildings, managing disaster response, emergency preparedness, and construction-related emergency protocols.
Role type
Senior IC emergency services manager (municipal)
Builds
Emergency response protocols and disaster preparedness frameworks for NYC buildings
Domain
Municipal government + emergency management + construction safety
Required skills
emergency management, team leadership, policy formulation, project planning, stakeholder liaison, incident tracking, technical investigation coordination, strategic planning, resource allocation, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
experience with NYCEM, Law Department, or other city agencies
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee Emergency Services division activities and Command Team; formulate and implement agency policies; develop project plans and strategic plans; represent the Commissioner to external stakeholders; prepare legally mandated reports; coordinate special inspections; act as agency liaison with NYCEM during large emergencies; manage new code/rules/bulletins related to construction emergencies; track and perform Q/A of incidents and accidents; assist with construction accident technical investigations; brief senior management on situational status; conduct outreach presentations; testify before City Council; be on call 24/7 for emergencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive oversight