Apprentice Inspector (H&S) - Dining Out Program

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in New York City is seeking an Apprentice Inspector (Highways) to inspect open restaurant locations citywide for DOT compliance. The role requires describing issues and corrective actions to owners and documenting results using the DOT system.

You will route daily work, file reports, and may operate a vehicle while monitoring mileage. The inspector will handle complaints, issue summonses when required, and collaborate with contractors on sewer and street work in

Qualifications

• Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Inspect over 11,000 Open Restaurants citywide for DOT compliance.
• Route daily work and submit daily reports; explain issues and corrective actions to owners.
• Investigate complaints and take action using Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Repair Orders.
• Issue summonses and appear in court when required; work with contractors on sewer/streets work.
• Operate devices (tablet, phone, camera, laptop, iPad) and use DOT’s PRISM system to track inspections.
• May operate a passenger vehicle and monitor mileage; respond to work emails, calls, or texts.
• Perform related duties and inspections as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Education

New York Driver's License

Tools

PRISM System

Job description

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
• Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $50,000 to $60,000
• Compensation: USD 37,499 - USD 56,703

Job Description

The Department of Transportations (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

The selected candidates will inspect over 11,000 Open Restaurants citywide to ensure compliance with DOT specifications and rules. They will be required to properly route daily work and submit daily reports; describe in full detail to restaurant owners what any issues may be and how to properly correct them; investigate complaints and reports on their findings; evaluate conditions and take appropriate action using Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and Repair Orders; issue summonses and appear in court when required; work with contractors when repair and construction of sewers, house sewer connections, retaining walls, streets and street openings must take place under any Open Street Restaurant locations; must be able to use various devices (tablet, phone, camera, laptop or an iPad), which will be required to use DOT’s PRISM System to track all inspections; may be required to operate a passenger vehicle and monitor its mileage and must monitor the vehicle mileage and all assigned equipment; respond to work-related emails, phone calls, or text messages. May perform related duties and inspections as assigned by the immediate Supervisor or Manager.

APPRENTICE INSPECTOR (HIGHWAYS - 35007

Qualifications

License Requirement

Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.