Supervising Inspector, Construction
About The Position
The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution. The Department facilitates compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism and is committed to improving performance through streamlined, understandable, and transparent procedures. The Supervising Inspector, Construction performs supervisory work inspecting buildings, structures, and/or devices in assigned disciplines to ensure conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other applicable laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. The position works under direction and may conduct field inspections, represent the Department at meetings, testify in proceedings, operate a motor vehicle, and perform special assignments. Remote work may be available up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program.
Requirements
- At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction trades or related work, such as carpenter, mason, ironworker, plasterer, architect, engineer, building construction superintendent, or building construction inspector. Experience as a roofer, painter, sheet-metal worker, metal lather, sheetrock taper, glazier, or insulation installer is not acceptable for this requirement.
- Alternatively, a New York State professional engineer or registered architect license, or a Site Safety Manager license issued by the NYC Department of Buildings.
- Alternatively, 60 credits toward a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Alternatively, one year of qualifying construction experience and one year of formal training or education in an acceptable construction program at a college, technical school, or trade school.
- Alternatively, completion of a construction trade or building inspection apprenticeship program of at least two years.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may be accepted as specified in the qualifications.
- For Assignment Level II eligibility, candidates other than licensed professional engineers, registered architects, or Site Safety Managers must, after meeting the minimum requirements, have either at least three additional years of qualifying experience or a relevant baccalaureate degree and at least one year of qualifying experience.
- For Assignment Level III eligibility, candidates other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must meet Assignment Level II requirements and have at least one additional year of qualifying experience.
- For Assignment Level IV eligibility, candidates other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must meet Assignment Level III requirements and have at least one additional year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity.
Responsibilities
- Assist and support the Assistant Chief with daily operations.
- Monitor, adjust, and approve inspectors’ routes and submitted inspection records in accordance with relevant protocols.
- Supervise inspection staff and prioritize, assign, and coordinate workflow to achieve unit goals in a timely manner.
- Conduct field inspections; respond to, report, and investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints.
- Issue violations, summonses, and stop-work orders, and verify licenses of workers at the inspection site.
- Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
- Coordinate and conduct joint inspections with other inspectors, and make special field inspections.
- Testify as needed, including at ECB proceedings, depositions, and court.
- Study drawings to obtain inspection details.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Train subordinates in their duties.
- Review applications relevant to the field, as needed.
- Represent the Department at meetings and conferences with public agencies and private entities.
- Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
- Perform special assignments as needed and assist the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
