Assistant Inspector, Plumbing

Department of Building; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Buildings is hiring an Inspector (Plumbing) to perform field surveys, inspect plumbing installations, and review drawings for code compliance. The role requires strong knowledge of plumbing systems and the ability to write clear field reports.

Work location is citywide with shift flexibility including nights and weekends. Required qualifications include substantial plumbing experience, formal plumbing training or related education, and relevant licenses or equivalent

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience as plumber, inspector, or supervisor.
• One year of formal plumbing training or education.
• Sixty credits toward civil/engineering degree.
• Completion of an apprentice program in plumbing.
• Possession of a professional engineer or registered architect license.
• Equivalent education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys and sweeps of work sites and plumbing systems for code conformance.
• Inspect plumbing installations, repairs, or alterations for code compliance.
• Study architectural and engineering drawings to obtain inspection details.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Inspection experience

Report writing

Computer literacy

Education

Formal plumbing training

60 credits toward related degree (civil/engineering)

Apprentice program in plumbing

Professional Engineer or Architect license (NY)

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

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. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. We are committed to becoming a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. We are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable and transparent.

• Performs field surveys and sweeps of work sites and plumbing systems to check for conformance to codes, rules, laws, plans or specifications.
• Using specified guidelines and standards, inspects plumbing installations, repairs or alterations for conformity to codes, rules, laws, plans or specifications.
• Studies architectural and engineering drawings of plumbing systems to obtain details for inspections.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Candidates must successfully pass a drug screening to be appointed.

At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

At the time of appointment, all candidates residing in New York City must apply to receive Special Patrolman status.

WORK LOCATION

Citywide Unit assignment and work location are based on operational need. Transfers may occur at any time with sufficient notice.

Some of the physical activities performed by Inspectors (Plumbing) and environmental conditions experienced are: walking to and from inspection sites and during inspections; climbing and descending ladders and stairs to get to areas which must be inspected; standing for extended period of time; maintaining balance while walking over narrow walkways or areas that are elevated; climbing around and over various objects; working in areas that may be damp, dusty, dark, smoky or acrid.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Inspectors (Plumbing) may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing one or a combination of the following: (a) as a plumber in the installation of plumbing systems, (b) inspector of the installation of plumbing systems, or (c) superintendent of plumbers; or
• 2. One year of full-time experience, as described in "1" above, and one year of formal training or education in an accredited college, technical school or trade school in a program with an emphasis on plumbing; or
• 3. Sixty credits towards a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or
• 4. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two years in length, in plumbing or plumbing inspection; or
• 5. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law; or
• 6. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” “3,” or “4” above.
• 7.To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects, must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least three additional years of experience as described in “1” above.
• 8. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level III, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one additional year of experience as described in “1” above.
• 9. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level IV, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level III above, at least one year of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the design of plumbing and fire sprinkler/standpipe systems
• Computer literacy
• Basic level Excel skills
• Ability to write reports based on observations in the field, plans and specifications, and code compliance

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.