Assistant Chief Inspector, Construction
About The Position
The NYC Department of Buildings works to ensure the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution. The Assistant Chief Inspector, Construction helps manage a unit responsible for inspecting buildings and construction, repairs, and alterations for compliance with codes, Department rules, applicable laws, and approved plans and specifications. Under direction, this position supports efficient and effective inspection operations, supervises Supervising Inspectors, develops unit personnel, coordinates work with other divisions and agencies, and represents the Chief Inspector when needed. The position may also operate a motor vehicle while performing assigned duties. Remote work may be available up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program.
Requirements
- Civil service eligibility: permanent status in the Inspector (Construction) civil service title, reachable status on the Inspector (Construction) open competitive list, or other eligibility as indicated in the posting.
- For Inspector (Construction), one qualifying pathway is two years of full-time satisfactory construction-trade or related experience, such as carpenter, mason, ironworker, plasterer, architect, engineer, building construction superintendent, or building construction inspector. Roofer, painter, sheet-metal worker, metal lather, sheetrock taper, glazier, and insulation installer experience is not acceptable under this pathway.
- Alternatively, a New York State professional engineer or registered architect license, or an NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager license.
- Alternatively, 60 college credits toward a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field.
- Alternatively, one year of qualifying experience and one year of formal training or education in an acceptable construction program at a college, technical school, or trade school.
- Alternatively, completion of an apprentice program at least two years long in a construction trade or building inspection.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may be accepted as specified in the qualifications.
- For Assignment Level II, applicants other than licensed professional engineers, registered architects, or Site Safety Managers must, after meeting the 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, applicants other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must meet Assignment Level II requirements and have at least one additional year of qualifying experience.
- For Assignment Level IV, applicants other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must meet Assignment Level III requirements and have at least one year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing a unit’s inspection work and attainment of target goals.
- Assign, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff and provide leadership and development to unit Supervising Inspectors.
- Directly supervise Supervising Inspectors who manage field inspectors in their daily duties.
- Use the chain of command to inform appropriate staff 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 monthly to review unit concerns and operations.
- Deploy personnel to maximize efficiency and public service.
- Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to field operations.
- Testify as needed at ECB proceedings, depositions, and court.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Coordinate assigned activities with Department divisions and other agencies.
- Back up the Chief Inspector by reviewing and signing Emergency Declarations in coordination with and subject to approval by the Borough Commissioner.
- Back up the Chief Inspector by reviewing and signing Vacate Orders in coordination with and subject to approval by the Borough Commissioner.
- Represent the Chief Inspector professionally 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 them for engineering review.
- May operate a motor vehicle in performing assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
