Apprentice Open-Restaurant Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation seeks inspectors to oversee Open Restaurants citywide in New York City. You will inspect sites for DOT compliance, route daily tasks, and provide detailed reports on findings and corrective actions.

You may investigate complaints, issue CARs and Repair Orders, and coordinate with contractors during sewer and street work. A NY driver license is required, and NYC residency within 90 days is expected.

Qualifications

• Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.
• NYC residency within 90 days of appointment, with possible eligibility for nearby counties.
• Preferred: four year high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Open Restaurants citywide to ensure DOT specifications and rules are followed.
• Route daily work and submit daily reports; explain issues and corrective actions to restaurant owners.
• Investigate complaints and reports; evaluate conditions and issue Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Repair Orders.
• Work with contractors on sewer, street and opening projects under Open Street Restaurant locations; use DOT PRISM System to track inspections.
• Operate a vehicle and monitor mileage; respond to emails, calls, or texts as part of duties.

Skills

Driver license

Residency eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Transportation seeks inspectors to oversee Open Restaurants citywide in New York City. You will inspect sites for DOT compliance, route daily tasks, and provide detailed reports on findings and corrective actions.

You may investigate complaints, issue CARs and Repair Orders, and coordinate with contractors during sewer and street work. A NY driver license is required, and NYC residency within 90 days is expected.