Construction Inspector

Department of Building; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Buildings in New York, NY seeks inspectors of construction to examine erection, alteration, and repair work for code compliance with approved plans. You will assess safety, review plans, and enforce NYC Construction Codes and related laws.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, issuing violations, testifying when required, and maintaining records. A valid professional engineer/architect license or Site Safety Manager license is often required, with potential for

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time construction trades experience or equivalent.
• Valid professional engineer or architect license or Site Safety Manager license.
• Sixty college credits in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• Apprentice program completion or related training; or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility for Assignment Level II/III/IV with required additional experience or degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections of construction work for conformance with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, and approved plans.
• Respond to accidents, incidents, and complaints; study drawings for inspection details.
• Issue violations, summonses and stop work orders; verify licenses of onsite workers.
• Explain and enforce laws; testify as needed in ECB, depositions, and court.
• Maintain records and reports; may supervise or train subordinates; operate a vehicle as needed.

Skills

NYC Construction Codes knowledge

Zoning Resolution knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Professional engineer license

Registered architect license

Site Safety Manager license

Sixty college credits in civil/related field

Apprentice program completion in construction trade

Education/experience equivalent to minimum requirements

Job description

This position performs work in the inspection of construction, repairs or alteration of structures for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

Under general supervision:

• Performs technical inspections of construction work pursuant to applications filed with the Department of Buildings. These applications involve the erection, alteration, and repair of structures throughout the city. The inspector is to determine if construction work is being done safely and in conformance with approved applications, plans, and specifications in accordance with the NYC Construction Code, Zoning Resolution, or other pertinent laws and rules enforced by the Department of Buildings.
• Responds to, reports, and investigates accidents, incidents, and complaints for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections.
• Issues violations, summonses and stop work orders.
• Verifies licenses of onsite workers.
• When issuing violations, advises the recipient of the nature of the violating condition.
• Testifies as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• Explains and enforces laws and rules relevant to the field.
• May assign, supervise, review, and evaluate work of subordinates.
• May train subordinates in their duties.
• May assist supervisor.
• Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

Some of the physical activities performed by Inspectors (Construction) and environmental conditions experienced are: walking to and from inspection sites and, during the course of inspections, climbing and descending ladders and stairs to get to areas to be inspected; standing on scaffolds to inspect work; standing for extended periods of time; working in confined areas; wearing hard hats; bending and stooping during inspections; climbing over and around various objects; walking in areas that may be damp, dark, dusty, smoky or acrid; and working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Special Working Conditions: Inspectors (Construction) may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Additional Information: Candidates must successfully pass a drug screening to be appointed.

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.

Candidates applying for Special Patrolman status must have NYC residency, be a US Citizen and be of good moral character.

As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/student loans.

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

Hours: 40 hours (minimum)

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience working in the construction trades as a carpenter, mason, ironworker, plasterer, architect, engineer, building construction superintendent, or inspector of building construction, or in related work. Working as a roofer, painter, sheet-metal worker, metal lather, sheetrock taper, glazier, or insulation installer is not acceptable experience; or
2. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education law or a license as a Site Safety Manager issued by the NYC Department of Buildings; or
3. Sixty credits towards a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or
4. One year of experience as described in “1” above and one year of formal training or education in an acceptable construction program given in a college, technical school or trade school; or
5. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two years in length, in a construction trade or building inspection; or
6. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “3,” “4,” or “5” above
7. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers, registered architects, or Site Safety Managers, must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either (a) at least three additional years of experience as described in “1” above or (b) a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least one year 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

• Working knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution
• Computer literacy

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.

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.