Construction Inspector

City of New York•New York, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position inspects construction, repairs, and alterations of structures for compliance with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other applicable laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. Under general supervision, the Inspector performs technical inspections of work related to applications filed with the Department of Buildings, assessing whether construction is safe and consistent with approved applications, plans, specifications, codes, zoning requirements, and other rules enforced by the Department. The role also responds to, reports, and investigates accidents, incidents, and complaints; studies drawings to prepare for inspections; issues violations, summonses, and stop-work orders; verifies licenses of onsite workers; and explains the nature of violations to recipients. Inspectors may testify at ECB proceedings, depositions, and court, maintain records and prepare reports, explain and enforce relevant laws and rules, supervise or train subordinates, assist a supervisor, and operate a motor vehicle while performing assigned duties. Work is citywide, with unit assignment and work location based on operational need; transfers may occur with sufficient notice. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours. Inspectors may be required to work nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Candidates must pass a drug screening and maintain a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license. Candidates seeking Special Patrolman status must be NYC residents, U.S. citizens, and of good moral character. Candidates may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs.

Requirements

At least one of the listed qualification pathways: two years of full-time satisfactory construction-trade or related experience; specified professional credentials; 60 college credits in a qualifying field; a combination of qualifying experience and formal training; a qualifying apprenticeship; or equivalent education and/or experience.
A motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State, which must be maintained throughout employment.
Successful completion of a drug screening before appointment.
For Assignment Level II, additional qualifying experience or a qualifying baccalaureate degree combined with qualifying experience, unless the candidate is a licensed professional engineer, registered architect, or Site Safety Manager.
For Assignment Level III, candidates 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, candidates other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must meet Assignment Level III requirements and have at least one additional year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity.
Candidates applying for Special Patrolman status must be NYC residents, U.S. citizens, and of good moral character.

Responsibilities

Perform technical inspections of construction, repair, and alteration work for safety and compliance with approved applications, plans, specifications, NYC Construction Codes, the Zoning Resolution, and other applicable laws and rules.
Respond to, report, and investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints.
Study drawings to obtain details needed for inspections.
Issue violations, summonses, and stop-work orders.
Verify licenses of onsite workers.
Explain the nature of violating conditions to recipients when issuing violations.
Testify as needed, including at ECB proceedings, depositions, and court.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
May assign, supervise, review, and evaluate subordinate employees’ work.
May train subordinates in their duties.
May assist a supervisor.
Operate a motor vehicle while performing assigned duties.