Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking an Inspector in the Construction Management section to conduct technical inspections of roadways, sewers, pavements, and sidewalks in Queens/LIC area. Reporting to an Engineer-In-Charge, you will review grading and paving work and coordinate with utility connections.

Applicants must have ACI Concrete Field-Testing and OSHA 10 certifications (or complete NYC DDC training within 90 days). Strong communication and knowledge of NYC standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Outstanding verbal and written communication in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (roadway, sewer, water main).
• Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT specs, NYC DEP specs, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction, repair, and maintenance projects including roadways, sewers, pavements, and sidewalks.
• Assess grading, paving, repaving, and connections to house sewers and manholes.
• Report to Engineer-In-Charge/Resident Engineer and document findings.
• Ensure compliance with safety certifications (ACI Concrete Field-Testing, OSHA 10).

Skills

Verbal Written English

MS Office

AutoCAD

Construction knowledge

NYC/NYSDOT specs

ENV SP

Driver's license

Personal vehicle

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Job description

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking an Inspector to join our Construction Management 1 – Staten Island – Section 1.

The successful candidate will report to an Engineer-In-Charge and/or Resident Engineer and conduct technical inspections of construction, repair, and maintenance projects. These projects will involve roadways, sewers, pavements, and sidewalks. Specific responsibilities include assessing the grading, paving, and repaving of streets, connections to house sewers, retaining walls, and the maintenance of water, sewer, and utility manholes.

Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field -Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session. Applicants have 90 days to ensure completion of these certifications.

Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
• 2. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
• 3. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
• 4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
• 5. For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.
• 6. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

Preferred Skills

• 1.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 2.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• 3.Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main).
• 4.Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.
• 5.Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices.
• 6.Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred).
• 7.Valid driver's license (required).
• 8.Personal vehicle (preferred).

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.