DAVID NUSSBAUM
Woodmere
Summary
Proven leader in intergovernmental and community affairs, with expertise in enforcement, safety compliance, and emergency management. Demonstrated success in engaging public stakeholders, city officials, and community organizations to enhance outreach and safety initiatives. Proficient in incident coordination and policy implementation and recognized for developing a comprehensive emergency response framework post-9/11.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
07.2022 - Current
- Manage a staff of over 120 Inspectorial and Administrative staff that perform proactive, complaint-driven, and emergency Inspections of job sites and equipment that require Site Safety Compliance.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
11.2011 - 06.2022
- Served in a supervisory role in the Office of the Commissioner as a conduit between the Department and the Office of the Mayor, Elected Officials, Community Boards, Civic groups, Religious Organizations and Institutions and the general public.
- Attend and represent the Agency at regular meetings, forums, Budget Hearings, and community events.
- Perform field visits and respond to emergency incidents.
- Serve as Unit Emergency coordinator and Point of Contact to all elected officials for Emergency Incidents citywide.
- Serve as Agency contact and liaison for numerous Task Forces and Inter-agency events and coordination.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
02.2004 - 11.2011
- Was appointed the Department’s first Emergency Management Officer post 9/11, and was recognized for establishing DOB as a first-class response Agency.
- Responsible for Agency emergency preparedness, readiness and response.
- Designed and established Emergency Operations Center for the Department with multiple vital components.
- Drafted new emergency response protocols and forms for daily and major emergencies.
- Conducted training for all staff involved in emergency response.
- Maintained Emergency Contact lists and information.
- Coordinated dozens of major incident responses.
- Procured and maintained emergency equipment, including emergency communications equipment.
- Maintained emergency response schedules.
- Served as Senior Agency Liaison to the new 311 system and oversaw all 311/DOB Operational issues on a daily basis.
- Served on multiple OEM committees, and participated in drill planning and execution.
- Coordinated agency building evacuation tasks.
- Established Aviation surveillance program with NYPD Aviation Unit, and Joint training program with FDNY Special Operations and NYPD Emergency Service Unit.
- Co-wrote First Citywide Damage Assessment Plan with OEM.
- Established an alert system to warn Contractors and Homeowners to prepare for potential adverse weather events.
- Wrote and served as Project Manager for the First Agency Continuity of Operations Plans.
DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
07.2000 - 02.2004
- Managed a unit that served as liaison between the Department and the Office of the Mayor, other agencies, elected officials, community groups and the general public.
- Coordinated inspections and emergencies.
- Tracked, reviewed, and oversaw implementation of pertinent legislation.
- Participated with the restructuring of the Department.
- Immediately coordinated response to 9/11 attacks, including staffing of Citywide Command Center, Damage Assessment Inspections at Ground Zero and throughout lower Manhattan, and procurement of emergency equipment and communications.
HEARING REPRESENTATIVE
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
12.1997 - 06.2000
- Prosecuted thousands of violations before the Environmental Control Board, wrote numerous Appeals and Responses.
- Researched in city databases, Building Code, Zoning Resolution, and Administrative Code.
- Successfully prosecuted several major cases with six figure penalties.
TEMPORARY LEGAL STAFF
RICHARD A. EISNER & CO.
- Worked as part of a legal team on a major class action lawsuit against an insurance co.
LEGAL INTERN
LAW OFFICE OF JACOB D. FUCHSBERG
New York
- Company Overview: New York, NY
- Worked on all aspects of plaintiff medical malpractice cases.
- New York, NY
LEGAL INTERN
NEW YORK CITY CORPORATION COUNSEL
Brooklyn
- Company Overview: Brooklyn, NY
- Worked directly for the Deputy Chief of the Brooklyn Torts Division.
- Brooklyn, NY
LEGAL INTERN
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Company Overview: LEGAL BUREAU
- Worked on projects directly for the Deputy Commissioner for Legal Matters.
- Drafted a comprehensive report on NYC Special Patrolmen.
- Participated in a one-week child abuse and sex crimes seminar.
- LEGAL BUREAU
STUDENT LEGAL AIDE
NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
New York
- Company Overview: New York, NY
- Managed and settled numerous cases involving violations of Consumer Fraud laws.
- Prepared summonses and judgments, set up and assisted at inquests.
- Investigated and interviewed violators.
- New York, NY
CONGRESSIONAL INTERN
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Washington
- Company Overview: Washington, D.C.
- Selected as 1 of 7 Congressional Interns in the entire CUNY system.
- Washington, D.C.
LAW CLERK
THE FUND FOR MODERN COURTS
New York
- Company Overview: New York, NY
- Participated in a major study of the NYS Family Court system and was credited in a published journal based on that study.
- New York, NY
SUMMER LAW CLERK
HERZFELD AND RUBIN P.C.
New York
- Company Overview: New York, NY
- Assisted the Managing Partner for six summers.
- New York, NY
Education
Graduate -
New York City Leadership Institute
01.2023
Graduate -
New York City Management Academy
01.2001
Juris Doctor -
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
05.1996
B.S. - Political Science and Urban Studies
BROOKLYN COLLEGE
06.1992
Matriculated Student - MPA Program (Protection Management)
John Jay College
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Emergency management
- Risk assessment
- Incident coordination
- Policy development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community outreach
- Public speaking
- Process improvements
- Program implementation
Work
347-907-5555
Awards
- Brandeis Association Law School Scholarship
- New York City Police Department Award of Merit (5 times)
- New York City Public Service Award (2 times)
- New York City Police Department Award of Commendation
- New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner’s Commendation
- New York City Department of Buildings Distinguished Service Award for 9/11 Response
- New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner’s Award for Excellence (2015, 2018)
Recent Certifications
- NYS EMT-D
- NYC Special Patrolman License
- NYS Security Guard
- WMD Threat and Risk Assessment Courses
- ICS 100 through 400 (Advanced)
- ICS S400 (Incident Commander)
- IS700
- Medium Level Structural Collapse
- OSHA Worker Safety and 40 Hour Site Safety Courses
- WMD Incident Command Course
- NYS Peace Officer 35 Hour Course
- 32 Hour Scaffold Safety Course
- Numerous Continuing Medical Education Courses
- Numerous Construction and Site Safety courses
Activities
- Commanding Officer, NYC Police Department Auxiliary Emergency Service Unit, Queens
- Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation and Crew Chief, Volunteer Ambulance Service
- Contributing Writer, the Brief, Law School Newspaper
- Student Government Representative, Law School and College
- Alternate Agency Representative, New York City Environmental Control Board
- Member, Fraternal Order of Police
- Member, International Association of Emergency Managers
Accomplishments
AWARDS
Brandeis Association Law School Scholarship
New York City Police Department Award of Merit (5 times)
New York City Public Service Award (2 times)
New York City Police Department Award of Commendation
New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner’s Commendation
New York City Department of Buildings Distinguished Service Award for 9/11 Response
New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner’s Award for Excellence 2015,
2018
Certification
RECENT CERTIFICATIONS
NYS EMT-D
NYC Special Patrolman License
NYS Armed Security Guard
WMD Threat and Risk Assessment Courses
ICS 100 through 400 (Advanced)
ICS S400 (Incident Commander)
IS700
Medium Level Structural Collapse
OSHA Worker Safety and 40 Hour Site Safety Courses
WMD Incident Command Course
NYS Peace Officer 35 Hour Course
32 Hour Scaffold Safety Course
Numerous Continuing Medical Education Courses
Numerous Construction and Site Safety courses
Affiliations
ACTIVITIES
Commanding Officer, NYC Police Department Auxiliary Emergency Service Unit, Queens
Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation and Crew Chief, Volunteer Ambulance Service
Contributing Writer, the Brief, Law School Newspaper
Student Government Representative, Law School and College
Alternate Agency Representative, New York City Environmental Control Board
Member, Fraternal Order of Police
Member, International Association of Emergency Managers
Timeline
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
07.2022 - Current
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
11.2011 - 06.2022
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
02.2004 - 11.2011
DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
07.2000 - 02.2004
HEARING REPRESENTATIVE
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
12.1997 - 06.2000
TEMPORARY LEGAL STAFF
RICHARD A. EISNER & CO.
LEGAL INTERN
LAW OFFICE OF JACOB D. FUCHSBERG
LEGAL INTERN
NEW YORK CITY CORPORATION COUNSEL
LEGAL INTERN
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
STUDENT LEGAL AIDE
NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
CONGRESSIONAL INTERN
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
LAW CLERK
THE FUND FOR MODERN COURTS
SUMMER LAW CLERK
HERZFELD AND RUBIN P.C.
Graduate -
New York City Leadership Institute
Graduate -
New York City Management Academy
Juris Doctor -
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
B.S. - Political Science and Urban Studies
BROOKLYN COLLEGE
Matriculated Student - MPA Program (Protection Management)
John Jay College
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