City of New York

Job Description

The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism.

We are committed to becoming a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. We are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable and transparent.

This position helps manage the work of a unit responsible for the inspection of buildings, construction, repairs or alteration of structures for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

Under direction:

• Assist in managing a unit responsible for conducting efficient and effective inspection work to attain target goals. Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates. Provide positive leadership and development to unit supervising inspectors.
• Directly supervise a team of Supervising Inspectors who manage field inspectors in their daily duties.
• Through the chain of command, inform the appropriate staff of problems or issues that require the intervention of senior staff.
• Meet with inspectors on a regular basis to resolve any concerns they may have about their duties or Department policies or procedures.
• Meet collectively with all unit personnel at least once per month to review unit concerns and operations.
• Deploy personnel to ensure maximum efficiency and optimum service to public.
• Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
• Testify as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
• Maintain records and make reports.
• Coordinate assigned activities with various divisions as well as other agencies
• Act as backup to the Chief Inspector in reviewing and signing Emergency Declarations in coordination with, and approval of the Borough Commissioner
• Act as backup to the Chief Inspector in reviewing and signing Vacate Orders in coordination with, and approval of the Borough Commissioner
• Represent the Chief Inspector professionally in relationships with senior leadership, the public, other divisions, and other city agencies when necessary.
• Issue and rescind stop work orders as necessary.
• Plan and conduct special surveys and investigations.
• Determine unsafe building conditions and refer unsafe conditions for engineering review.
• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

REMOTE WORK

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

INSPECTOR (CONSTRUCTION) - 31622

Qualifications

1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience working in the construction trades as a carpenter, mason, ironworker, plasterer, architect, engineer, building construction superintendent, or inspector of building construction, or in related work. Working as a roofer, painter, sheet-metal worker, metal lather, sheetrock taper, glazier, or insulation installer is not acceptable experience; or

2. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education law or a license as a Site Safety Manager issued

by the NYC Department of Buildings; or

3. Sixty credits towards a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or

4. One year of experience as described in “1” above and one year of formal training or education in an acceptable construction program given in a college, technical school or trade school; or

5. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two years in length, in a construction trade or building inspection; or

6. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “3,” “4,” or “5” above

7. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers, registered architects, or Site Safety Managers, must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either (a) at least three additional years of experience as described in “1” above or (b) a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

8. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level III, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one additional year of experience as described in “1” above.

9. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level IV, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level III above, at least one year of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity.

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.