Construction Inspector

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs work in the inspection of 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 general supervision, performs technical inspections of construction work pursuant to applications filed with the Department of Buildings. These applications involve the erection, alteration, and repair of structures throughout the city. The inspector is to determine if construction work is being done safely and in conformance with approved applications, plans, and specifications in accordance with the NYC Construction Code, Zoning Resolution, or other pertinent laws and rules enforced by the Department of Buildings. Responds to, reports, and investigates accidents, incidents, and complaints for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections. Issues violations, summonses and stop work orders. Verifies licenses of onsite workers. When issuing violations, advises the recipient of the nature of the violating condition. Testifies as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court. Maintains records and makes reports. Explains and enforces laws and rules relevant to the field. May assign, supervise, review, and evaluate work of subordinates. May train subordinates in their duties. May assist supervisor. Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.
Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two years in length, in a construction trade or building inspection.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “3,” “4,” or “5” above.
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.
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.
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.
Must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.
Candidates applying for Special Patrolman status must have NYC residency, be a US Citizen and be of good moral character.

Nice To Haves

Working as a roofer, painter, sheet-metal worker, sheetrock taper, glazier, or insulation installer is not acceptable experience.

Responsibilities

Performs technical inspections of construction work pursuant to applications filed with the Department of Buildings.
Responds to, reports, and investigates accidents, incidents, and complaints for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.
Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections.
Issues violations, summonses and stop work orders.
Verifies licenses of onsite workers.
Advises the recipient of the nature of the violating condition when issuing violations.
Testifies as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
Maintains records and makes reports.
Explains and enforces laws and rules relevant to the field.
May assign, supervise, review, and evaluate work of subordinates.
May train subordinates in their duties.
May assist supervisor.
Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.