Lead Fire Life Safety Director

Headquartered in New York with a nationally-scaled platform, RXR is a 450+ person, vertically integrated investment manager with expertise in a wide array of value creation activities, including acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, property operations, development, construction, leasing, and technological innovation. RXR is an active investor in real estate credit, rental housing, commercial property, and property technology through value-added and opportunistic investment strategies.

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