Quality Assurance Inspector

City of New York•New York, NY
•$66,330 - $84,984•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 services and ensures that materials and products used in DDC capital construction projects conform to DDC specifications and contract requirements. The role includes inspecting materials at manufacturing plants, including out-of-town locations; witnessing tests; preparing reports; reviewing drawings and applicable standards; coordinating inspection services performed by consultants; reviewing material testing requests, test results, and consultant reports; and auditing, reviewing, and approving vendors. 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 Open-Competitive exam #6040. Applicants must submit proof of their status or exam filing as directed. At appointment, a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required and must be maintained during employment. Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification.

Requirements

  • Must be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title, have passed Open-Competitive exam #3042 or #5058, or have filed for Open-Competitive exam #6040.
  • Meet the Construction Project Manager qualifications, including an eligible combination of high school education, relevant construction project management or inspection experience, qualifying postsecondary education, or a specified professional license.
  • At appointment, hold a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State and maintain it for the duration of employment.
  • Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification.
  • Applicants must provide details for each construction project worked on, including project description, work period, type of work performed, and project funding.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect materials at manufacturing plants, including out-of-town locations.
  • Witness tests.
  • Prepare reports.
  • Review drawings and applicable standards.
  • Coordinate inspection 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.
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