Inspector, Cranes and Derricks

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Buildings seeks an Inspector (Hoists and Rigging) to inspect cranes, derricks, and lifting gear for compliance with the NYC Construction Code and Department rules. The role includes responding to incidents, issuing violations, and testifying when required, with responsibilities spanning review of plans and field assessments.

Candidates must meet stringent minimum qualifications, including engineering credentials or licensed professional engineer status, plus

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in hoisting/rigging or related inspection fields.
• Alternative paths include degrees with required credits or certified engineers.
• Licensed professional engineer certification fulfills major qualification.
• Experience in crane operation, design, or field assessments is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections of cranes, derricks, and hoist equipment.
• Respond to accidents and complaints for code compliance and safety.
• Inspect slings, ropes, cables, blocks, and related hardware.
• Issue violations, stop-work orders, and verify licenses onsite.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and testify when needed.
• Explain laws and train subordinates as required.
• Operate a motor vehicle as part of duties.

Skills

Cranes experience

Computer literacy

Education

Professional engineer license

Apprentice program in hoists & rigging

60 credits toward civil/mechanical engineering

Additional year of hoisting experience (Level II)

Supervisor experience (Level III)

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.

Under General Supervision

• Performs technical inspections of cranes, derricks, work platforms, and other hoist and rigging equipment for compliance with the NYC Construction Code, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules and approved plans and specifications.
• 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.
• Inspects and may test slings, ropes, cables, blocks, poles, derricks, outriggers, cable-ways, cranes, lifting devices, and other associated appurtenances for safety conditions.
• Patrols district to observe hoisting and rigging operations.
• 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 review applications relevant to the field.
• May assist supervisor.
• Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

Additional Information

Some of the physical activities performed by Inspectors (Hoists and Rigging) 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 of inspection; 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. Inspectors (Hoists and Rigging) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Candidates must pass a drug screening in order 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience in one or a combination of the following: as a rigger handling gear and equipment in the hoisting and rigging business; as an inspector of hoists and rigging; as a licensed crane operator; as a crane mechanic; or as an engineer in the design of plans and specifications for cranes, engineering investigations of crane incidents, and/or field assessments of stability and safety of cranes; or
• Three years of experience as described in “1” above, and sixty (60) credits towards a degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university; or
• Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of three years in length, in the hoists and rigging trade or hoists and rigging inspection and one of the following: (a) Two years of experience as described in “1” above; or (b) 60 credits as described in “3” above; or
• A license as a professional engineer issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above.
• To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least one additional year of experience as described in “1” above.
• To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level III, individuals other than licensed professional engineers must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one year of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

Experience must be with cranes Working knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes 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.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

$62,244.00 – $86,347.00