Assistant Chief Inspector, Plumbing

City of New York•New York, NY

14h

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. This position assists a Chief Inspector responsible for managing an inspection unit and performs supervisory work inspecting plumbing installations, repairs, and alterations for compliance with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other applicable laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. The role plans, directs, and coordinates a team or unit; prepares work schedules; monitors inspection outcomes; and assigns, supervises, and evaluates subordinate staff. It supports the Chief in achieving inspection goals and ensures timely, code-compliant work. Field duties may include investigating accidents, incidents, and complaints; issuing violations, summonses, and stop work orders; verifying workers' licenses; reviewing drawings; and conducting joint or special inspections. The position may also testify, maintain records and prepare reports, train staff, review applications, represent the Department at meetings and conferences, and operate a motor vehicle. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program. A New York State-valid motor vehicle driver's license must be maintained throughout employment. Candidates applying for Special Patrolman status must be NYC residents, U.S. citizens, and of good moral character.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated minimum qualification pathways: two years of full-time satisfactory experience as a plumber installing plumbing systems, an inspector of plumbing system installations, or a superintendent of plumbers; or one year of such experience plus one year of relevant formal training or education in an accredited college, technical school, or trade school; or 60 credits toward a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field; or completion of a plumbing or plumbing inspection apprentice program at least two years long; or a New York State professional engineer license or registered architect license; or equivalent education and/or experience.
For Assignment Level II, unless a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, have at least three additional years of qualifying experience after meeting the minimum requirements.
For Assignment Level III, unless a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, meet Assignment Level II requirements and have at least one additional year of qualifying experience.
For Assignment Level IV, unless a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, meet Assignment Level III requirements and have at least one year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity.
Have a motor vehicle driver's license valid in New York State and maintain it for the duration of employment.
For Special Patrolman status, be an NYC resident, a U.S. citizen, and of good moral character.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Inspector in conducting efficient and effective inspection work to attain target goals.
Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of a team or inspection unit.
Prepare work schedules and monitor inspection outcomes.
Assign, supervise, and evaluate subordinates; prioritize assignments and coordinate workflow to achieve unit goals on time.
Ensure inspections comply with NYC Construction Codes, the Zoning Resolution, and Department rules and regulations.
Conduct field inspections and respond to, report, and investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints.
Issue violations, summonses, and stop work orders, and verify licenses of onsite workers.
Study drawings to obtain details for inspections.
Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
Conduct joint inspections with other inspectors and perform special field inspections.
Testify as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Train subordinates as needed.
Review applications relevant to the field as needed.
Represent the Department at meetings and conferences with public agencies and private entities.
Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties as needed.