Senior Inspector, Sidewalk Sheds and Scaffolds
About The Position
This position performs highly technical and supervisory inspections of construction, repairs, and alterations to structures to determine compliance with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other applicable laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. The Senior Inspector supports the Director, Chief, and Assistant Chief with daily operations and supervises inspectorial staff, including assigning and coordinating work, monitoring routes and records, and training subordinates. The role includes scheduling and monitoring sidewalk shed and suspended and supported scaffold inspections; conducting field inspections; responding to and investigating accidents, incidents, and complaints; issuing violations, summonses, and stop work orders; verifying onsite workers’ licenses; explaining and enforcing applicable laws and rules; and coordinating joint or special inspections. The position also studies drawings, maintains records and reports, testifies when needed, participates in industry outreach and meetings, represents the Department at meetings and conferences, and may review applications, operate a motor vehicle, or perform special assignments. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program. Applicants must meet the stated civil service eligibility conditions: permanent status in the Inspector (Construction) title, reachability on the Inspector (Construction) open competitive list, or another stated eligible category. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Requirements
- Meet the civil service eligibility conditions: permanent in the Inspector (Construction) civil service title, reachable on the Inspector (Construction) open competitive list, or otherwise eligible as specified.
- Meet at least one Inspector (Construction) qualification pathway: two years of full-time satisfactory construction-trade or related experience in an acceptable occupation; a New York State professional engineer or registered architect license, or NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager license; 60 college credits in a listed or closely related field; one year of qualifying experience plus one year of formal training or education in an acceptable construction program; completion of a construction trade or building inspection apprenticeship of at least two years; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- For Assignment Level II, unless a licensed professional engineer, registered architect, or Site Safety Manager, meet the minimum requirements and have either three additional years of qualifying experience or a relevant baccalaureate degree and at least one year of qualifying experience.
- For Assignment Level III, unless a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, meet Assignment Level II requirements and have at least one additional year of qualifying experience.
- For Assignment Level IV, unless a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, meet Assignment Level III requirements and have at least one year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience as a roofer, painter, sheet-metal worker, metal lather, sheetrock taper, glazier, or insulation installer does not qualify for the specified construction-trade experience pathway.
Responsibilities
- Assist and support the Director, Chief, and Assistant Chief with daily operations.
- Create and maintain a system for scheduling and monitoring sidewalk shed and suspended and supported scaffold inspections.
- Attend meetings and conduct outreach related to the sidewalk shed and scaffold industry.
- Conduct field inspections and respond to, report, and investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints.
- Issue violations, summonses, and stop work orders, and verify licenses of onsite workers.
- Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
- Coordinate and conduct joint inspections with other inspectors and perform special field inspections.
- Testify as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
- Study drawings to obtain inspection details.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Supervise inspectorial staff; prioritize, assign, and coordinate workflow to ensure timely achievement of unit goals.
- Monitor, adjust, and approve inspectors’ routes and submitted inspection records in accordance with relevant protocols.
- Train subordinates in their duties.
- Review applications relevant to the field, as needed.
- Represent the Department at meetings and conferences with representatives of public agencies and private entities.
- Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties, as needed.
- Perform special assignments as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
