Legal Affairs
FDNY Criminal Court/OATH Representative
$65,160 to $90,603 a year
Posted until November 23, 2026 · posted September 24, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
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From ≈ $31.33 an hour · $2,506 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $14.33/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,498 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10.4 subway rides ($3 fare).
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What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
1. Five (5) years of full-time experience in or more of the following:
a. the manufacture or storage of explosives or flammables;
b. the development of safety standards for the manufacture or storage of such materials;
c. the inspection of premises where such materials are manufactured, stored or houses to detect potential fire and explosion hazards;
d. the design, installation, operation, repair and testing of sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire detection or fire extinguishing systems; or
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2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education from an accredited college or technical institution with specialization in fire science technology, chemistry, physics or engineering may be substituted for the experience requirement on the basis of one year of education (30 credits) for one year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years.
License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York.
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The work
What the job is.
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.
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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 Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Associate Fire Protection Inspector Level 2 in the Bureau of Legal Affairs/Legal Enforcement Unit.
Reporting directly to the Supervisor of Criminal Court Hearings, the successful candidate will: Serve as a Criminal court Representative and a Fire Department OATH representative, representing the Department in Criminal Court and in OATH hearings throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
The candidate shall be assigned to pre-conference criminal court cases; serve as liaison and consultant for the Corporation Counsel Attorneys in the criminal court.
Travel to criminal court throughout the five boroughs of New York City, review criminal court summonses and conference the criminal court cases with the defendant's representative.
The candidate shall articulate arguments in a clear and persuasive manner and respond to inquiries or arguments of hearing officers, respondents and respondent's representatives related to OATH cases.Respond to inquiries or arguments of defendants and/or defendant’s attorney; conduct research related to Criminal Court cases and OATH cases, including Accela, AIMS and BIS research and track, review and track Criminal Court decisions and OATH decisions.
Assist the Director/Deputy Director of Enforcement and the Supervisor of Criminal Court Hearings with various special projects as needed and requested; and will liaison with other Bureaus in the Department in connection with Unit operations and perform such other work as may be assigned relating to FDNY Enforcement and Bureau of Legal Affairs matter.
Skills they'd like
Expert knowledge of the Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Broad knowledge of New York City Building Code and Fire Department Rules. Knowledge of the Accela system used by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
All the skills they list
Knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent writing, interpersonal and oral communication skills; demonstrated legal judgment; and detail oriented. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Be able to articulate arguments in a clear and persuasive manner.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
How to apply, from the posting
All applicants please visit cityjobs.nyc.gov. Search for open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above.
City of New York employees please include your employee reference number on your cover letter and resume.
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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