Inspector, Cranes and Derricks

Department of Building; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Building in New York City seeks an Inspector (Hoists and Rigging) to perform technical inspections of cranes, derricks, and hoisting equipment for conformity with NYC Construction Codes and Department rules. The role includes responding to incidents, testing lifting gear, patrolling districts, and issuing enforcement actions as needed.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications for civil service inspection roles and may be eligible for the 55-a Program.

Qualifications

• Experience with cranes and hoisting equipment inspection.
• Knowledge of NYC Construction Codes and department rules.
• Basic computer literacy for reports and records.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical inspections of hoists and rigging equipment for code compliance.
• Responds to accidents, incidents and complaints and documents findings.
• Inspects and tests slings, ropes, cables and related lifting gear for safety.
• Patrols districts to observe hoisting operations and enforcement of rules.
• Issues violations, summonses and stop-work orders when needed.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on inspections.

Skills

Cranes

NYC Construction Codes

Computer literacy

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.

This position performs work in the inspection of the condition and safety of cranes, machinery and equipment used in hoisting and rigging 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 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.

INSPECTOR (HOISTS AND RIGGING) - 31627

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. A license as a professional engineer issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law.
5. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above.
6. 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.
7. 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 cranesWorking knowledge of the NYC Construction CodesComputer 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.