Inspector, Street Name Signs Unit
About The Position
Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking an Inspector for its Street Name Signs Unit. Under direct supervision, the Inspector performs tasks of moderate difficulty in traffic control and engineering, assists higher-level staff with transportation studies and citywide traffic programs, and performs related work. The role includes reviewing and managing Street Name Sign (SNS) work orders in the Sign Information Management System (SIMS), conducting field inspections, checking contractor installations against NYC DOT standards, and reviewing completion packages before payment approval. The Inspector coordinates with borough engineering offices, contractors, and sign shop personnel to resolve field conflicts and clarify installation requirements. The role also tracks work orders, supports high-volume sign replacement initiatives and emergency or priority replacements, and maintains documentation of field conditions and determinations for contract compliance and audit reviews. The position calls for collaborative and inclusive work and effective communication with stakeholders.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, planning, mathematics, or one of the physical sciences; or
- A high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 4 years of full-time experience performing technical work on traffic programs and citywide transportation studies; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to the listed degree or high school diploma and experience qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Review, create, and modify Street Name Sign work orders in the Sign Information Management System (SIMS), ensuring accuracy of sign legends, arrow orientation, dimensions, mounting configurations, and location data.
- Perform field inspections to verify existing conditions, sign supports, and installation feasibility before issuing or revising work orders.
- Conduct quality control reviews of contractor installations using field photographs and Cyclomedia imagery to confirm compliance with NYC DOT standards.
- Identify and correct discrepancies in layout, panel sizing, font usage, arrow direction, and mounting types before fabrication and installation.
- Review contractor completion packages for accuracy before payment approval.
- Coordinate with borough engineering offices, contractors, and sign shop personnel to resolve field conflicts and clarify installation requirements.
- Track and monitor work order status to prevent duplication, unnecessary fabrication, or premature job closure.
- Assist with high-volume sign replacement initiatives, including borough-wide replacements, commemorative installations, and capital project adjustments.
- Maintain documentation of field conditions and determinations to support contract compliance and audit reviews.
- Support emergency and priority sign replacements as needed.
- Assist higher-level staff in preparing and conducting transportation studies and in projects related to citywide traffic programs.
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Job Type
Full-time
