Assistant Chief Inspector, Construction

City of New York•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Buildings enforces the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution to support the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties. The Assistant Chief Inspector, Construction helps manage a unit responsible for inspecting buildings, construction, repairs, and alterations for compliance with codes, Department rules, other applicable laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. Under direction, this position assists in managing inspection operations and directly supervises Supervising Inspectors, who in turn manage field inspectors. The role includes assigning, supervising, and evaluating staff; deploying personnel to support efficient service; addressing staff concerns; and escalating issues requiring senior staff intervention. The Assistant Chief Inspector also supports enforcement and compliance activities, coordinates with other divisions and agencies, maintains records, prepares reports, and may represent the Chief Inspector. The position may involve operating a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet the stated civil service eligibility conditions and the applicable qualifications for Inspector (Construction), including additional experience or education requirements for higher assignment levels.

Requirements

Civil service eligibility is limited to permanent employees in the Inspector (Construction) title, applicants reachable on the Inspector (Construction) open competitive list, and applicants otherwise indicated in the posting.
Meet the Inspector (Construction) qualification requirements through one of the listed pathways: two years of qualifying construction-trade or related experience; a qualifying professional engineer, registered architect, or NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager license; 60 college credits in a listed or closely related field; a combination of qualifying experience and formal construction education; completion of a qualifying apprenticeship of at least two years; or equivalent education and/or experience.
Qualifying experience includes work as a carpenter, mason, ironworker, plasterer, architect, engineer, building construction superintendent, or building construction inspector, or related work. Experience as a roofer, painter, sheet-metal worker, metal lather, sheetrock taper, glazier, or insulation installer is not acceptable under the stated experience pathway.
For Assignment Level II, candidates other than licensed professional engineers, registered architects, or Site Safety Managers must, after meeting minimum requirements, have either at least three additional years of qualifying experience or a relevant bachelor's degree and at least one year of qualifying experience.
For Assignment Level III, candidates other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must, after meeting Assignment Level II requirements, have at least one additional year of qualifying experience.
For Assignment Level IV, candidates other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must, after meeting Assignment Level III requirements, have at least one additional year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing a unit responsible for efficient and effective inspection work and attainment of target goals.
Assign, supervise, and evaluate subordinate employees, and provide leadership and development to unit Supervising Inspectors.
Directly supervise a team of Supervising Inspectors who manage field inspectors in their daily duties.
Inform appropriate staff through the chain of command about problems or issues requiring senior staff intervention.
Meet regularly with inspectors to address concerns about duties, Department policies, or procedures.
Meet with all unit personnel at least once per month to review unit concerns and operations.
Deploy personnel to maximize efficiency and provide optimum service to the public.
Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
Testify as needed at ECB proceedings, depositions, and court.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Coordinate assigned activities with various divisions and other agencies.
Serve as backup to the Chief Inspector in reviewing and signing Emergency Declarations, in coordination with and with approval of the Borough Commissioner.
Serve as backup to the Chief Inspector in reviewing and signing Vacate Orders, in coordination with and with approval of the Borough Commissioner.
Represent the Chief Inspector professionally in dealings 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.