Highways Inspection Supervisor – Borough/Unit

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Transportation invites applications for an Associate Inspector (Highways). This role requires supervisory experience in road/sewer inspection, managing inspection staff, and ensuring compliance with DOT/HIQA regulations.

A combination of education and apprenticeship in highway inspection is acceptable per civil service standards. Qualified candidates will have experience leading field and office teams, conducting audits, and coordinating with multiple city

Qualifications

• Experience supervising inspection staff or teams within field or office settings.
• Knowledge of DOT/HIQA regulations and applicable rules.
• Familiarity with policy/process development and quality control.

Responsibilities

• supervise, train, and evaluates the work of inspection staff in both field and office operations
• demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of DOT, HIQA, ADA, and all applicable rules and regulations
• provides training to inspection staff as needed
• reviews, audits, and ensures quality control of inspection reports, enforcement actions, and compliance documentation
• distributes, monitors and manages inspection workload within assigned borough or operational unit
• conducts special inspections, protest inspections, and complex investigations involving unusual, disputed, or high-risk conditions
• responds timely to high-priority complaints and inquiries from Executive Staff, Commissioner's Office, Mayor's Office, Elected Officials, Media, and other agencies
• assists in the development, review, and modification of policies, procedures, operational standards, and training materials
• represents the Borough or Unit in meetings and serves as a liaison to contractors, utility companies, city agencies, and the public
• maintains professional communication, administrative compliance, court representative, and supervisory responsibilities
• conducts vehicle, equipment, and operational audits to ensure safety, accountability, and readiness
• issues summonses and appears in court when required
• prepares various reports
• responds in a professional and timely manner to operational/administrative requests from HIQA's Administrative/Executive Staff
• supervise the office staff in the absence of the Borough Coordinator or Unit Coordinator
• participates in the interviewing process for new hires
• approves timesheets
• prepares tasks and standards, performance evaluations, and probationary reports
• takes appropriate disciplinary action when needed by submitting required documentation
• attends workshops and training classes

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Inspection oversight

Training and staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering/Architecture/EIT education

Highway/sewer inspection apprenticeship

College program in roads/sewers

Job description

The City of New York’s Department of Transportation invites applications for an Associate Inspector (Highways). This role requires supervisory experience in road/sewer inspection, managing inspection staff, and ensuring compliance with DOT/HIQA regulations.

A combination of education and apprenticeship in highway inspection is acceptable per civil service standards. Qualified candidates will have experience leading field and office teams, conducting audits, and coordinating with multiple city