Quality Assurance Inspector

City of New York • New York City, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Design and Construction’s Safety and Site Support Division is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for the Office of Quality Assurance. Under the direction of the Deputy Director and Engineer-In-Charge, the inspector performs duties related to materials testing and fabrication inspection and ensures that materials and products used in DDC capital construction projects conform to DDC specifications and contract requirements. The role includes inspections at manufacturing plants and testing laboratories, including out-of-town locations, and coordination and review of inspection and testing services and documentation.

Applicants must meet the stated civil service eligibility criteria: be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title, have passed Open Competitive exam #3042 or #5058, or have filed for exam #6040. Applicants must provide proof of their eligibility. The posting includes Construction Project Manager qualification requirements, including education and experience pathways, and a New York State driver license requirement at appointment. Educational credentials must come from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign credentials require an independent equivalency evaluation from an approved service.

Requirements

• Meet the civil service eligibility criteria: be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title, have passed Open Competitive exam #3042 or #5058, or have filed for Open Competitive exam #6040; provide a Notice of Results, proof of filing, or indicate permanent status.
• Meet the Construction Project Manager qualification requirements through one of the listed pathways: a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of qualifying full-time construction project management and/or inspection experience on projects costing at least $300,000 per year; or the specified combination of that experience with a relevant bachelor’s degree, qualifying professional license, or education and experience.
• For Construction Project Manager Assignment Level II, meet the base qualification requirements and have one additional year of qualifying experience in Assignment Level I or experience described in qualification pathway 1.
• For Construction Project Manager Assignment Level III, meet the base qualification requirements and have two additional years of qualifying experience in Assignment Levels I and II or experience described in qualification pathway 1; a valid New York State driver license is also required and must be maintained.
• Have a valid motor vehicle driver license in the State of New York at appointment and maintain it during employment.
• Specify each construction project worked on, including its description, time period, type of work performed, and allotted project funds.
• Provide educational credentials from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials at manufacturing plants and conduct audits at testing laboratories, including out-of-town locations.
• Witness tests.
• Prepare reports.
• Review drawings and applicable standards.
• Coordinate inspection and testing services performed by consultants.
• Review material testing requests, material test results, and consultant reports.
• Audit, review, and approve vendors.
• Ensure materials and products used in DDC capital construction projects conform to DDC specifications and contract requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED