RRM - Highways and Sewers Inspector

City of New York•New York, NY

6d•$61,904 - $81,037•Onsite

About The Position

Manhattan Street Maintenance Administration within Roadway Repair & Maintenance (RRM) is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Highways and Sewers Inspector. This role involves performing technical inspection work related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, sewers, appurtenances, pavements, and sidewalks. The inspector will also examine roadway conditions for special events like marathons and parades, coordinate with various city departments (HIQA, DEP, DOB), investigate complaints, and resolve issues reported by community boards, elected officials, residents, and businesses. The position requires using systems like Siebel and NYCStreets for complaint retrieval, permit activity details, and updating records. Responsibilities include maintaining records for wear and tear, paving, joint repairs, special events, and maps, as well as preparing comprehensive reports. The inspector will conduct pre and post-inspections for milling and paving, and pre-inspections for paving eligibility. Updating Mosaics system with pothole repair reports is also a key duty. The role may require court appearances and driving to various work assignments. Training Apprentice Inspectors may also be part of the duties.

Requirements

Serving permanently in the Civil Service title of Highways and Sewers Inspector.
Five years full time satisfactory experience in the construction and/or repair of roads and sewers.
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no restrictions or encumbrances. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Three years of full time satisfactory experience as described in '1' above plus any combination of college education and/or experience described in '1' above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each 15 semester credits of college education leading to a bachelor's or associate degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an accredited college or university.
Satisfactory completion of the New York City Department of Transportation apprenticeship program for the Apprentice Inspector (Highways and Sewers).

Responsibilities

Perform technical work in the inspection of construction, repair and maintenance of roads, sewers, appurtenance, pavements and sidewalks.
Inspect roadway conditions for marathons, parade routes and street fairs.
Coordinate inspections with HIQA, DEP, DOB and similar units or departments.
Investigate complaints, report findings and forward conditions to the proper authorities, construction and utility companies.
Inspect and resolve issues of concern that arise from telephone calls or written correspondence from community boards, elected officials, residents and businesses.
Use Siebel system to retrieve complaints and respond with resolution.
Respond to all assigned arts complaints.
Use NYCStreets system to obtain details on permit activity.
Maintain various records including, but not limited to, wear and tear tracking, delayed/skipped paving areas, joint repairs, special event repairs, and maps; prepares comprehensive reports.
Conduct pre and post inspections for milling and paving locations.
Conduct pre-inspections for paving eligibility.
Update Mosaics system with pothole repair reports.
May be required to appear as a witness in court.
Drive a passenger vehicle to and from work assignments.
May train Apprentice Inspectors.