Construction Inspector
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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, the inspector 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. The inspector 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. The inspector studies drawings to obtain details for inspections, issues violations, summonses and stop work orders, verifies licenses of onsite workers, and advises recipients of the nature of the violating condition when issuing violations. The inspector testifies as needed, maintains records, 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, and operates a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
