Construction Inspector

City of New York•New York, NY

11d•$62,244 - $71,581•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs inspections of construction, repairs, and alterations to structures to determine whether the work conforms to NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other applicable laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. Under general supervision, the inspector conducts technical inspections of work covered by applications filed with the Department of Buildings throughout New York City, investigates accidents, incidents, and complaints, and studies drawings to obtain inspection details. The role also involves enforcement, documentation, communication with the public, and testimony when needed. Inspectors may assign, supervise, review, and evaluate subordinate employees, train them, assist a supervisor, and operate a motor vehicle while performing assigned duties. The position is citywide. Unit assignment and work location are based on operational need, and transfers may occur at any time with sufficient notice. The minimum stated work schedule is 40 hours. Inspectors may be required to work shifts that include nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Candidates must pass a drug screening and hold a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license that 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 at least one listed qualification: two years of full-time satisfactory construction-trades or related experience in an acceptable occupation; a New York State professional engineer or registered architect license, or an NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager license; 60 college credits in a listed or closely related field; one year of acceptable experience plus one year of formal training or education in an acceptable construction program; completion of a construction-trade or building-inspection apprenticeship of at least two years; or equivalent education and/or experience.
Experience as a roofer, painter, sheet-metal worker, metal lather, sheetrock taper, glazier, or insulation installer is not acceptable for the stated construction-experience pathway.
For Assignment Level II eligibility, applicants other than licensed professional engineers, registered architects, or Site Safety Managers must meet the minimum requirements and have either three additional years of qualifying experience or a relevant bachelor's degree and at least one year of qualifying experience.
For Assignment Level III eligibility, 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 eligibility, 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.
Successfully pass a drug screening to be appointed.
Have and maintain a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State.
For Special Patrolman status, be an NYC resident, a U.S. citizen, and of good moral character.

Responsibilities

Inspect construction, alteration, and repair work for safety and conformity 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 the work of subordinates.
May train subordinates and assist a supervisor.
Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.