Inspector, Street Name Signs Unit

New York State Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York Inspector role for Street Name Signs Unit involves reviewing and creating SNS work orders in SIMS, ensuring accurate sign legends and placement, and conducting field verifications. You will perform quality checks on contractor work and coordinate with borough offices to resolve field conflicts.

The position supports high‑volume sign replacement initiatives, requires attention to detail, and requires collaboration with sign shop personnel and contractors to ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, planning, mathematics or a physical science; or equivalent combinations.
• High school diploma or educational equivalent with 4 years of full-time technical experience in traffic programs and citywide transportation studies.

Responsibilities

• Review, create, and modify SNS work orders in SIMS with accurate legends, dimensions, and location data.
• Conduct field inspections to verify conditions, sign supports, and installation feasibility before issuing work orders.
• Perform quality control reviews of contractor installations using field photos and imagery to ensure NYC DOT standards are met.

Skills

SIMS

MUTCD standards

Sign layout review

Field condition interpretation

Contractor photos review

Attention to detail

Data/information consistency

Contractor coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/landscape architecture/urban studies/planning or mathematics or physical sciences

High school diploma + 4 years relevant experience

Tools

SIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Inspector for its Street Name Signs Unit. The candidate will perform tasks of moderate difficulty in the specialized fields of traffic control and engineering. Under direct supervision, assists higher level staff member in the preparation and conduct of transportation studies; assists in projects related to citywide traffic programs; performs related work. The candidate will review, create, and modify Street Name Sign (SNS) work orders in the Sign Information Management System (SIMS), ensuring accuracy of sign legends, arrow orientation, dimensions, mounting configurations, and location data, and will perform field inspections to verify existing conditions, sign supports, and installation feasibility prior to issuing or revising work orders. Responsibilities also include conducting quality control reviews of contractor installations using field photographs and Cyclomedia imagery to confirm compliance with NYC DOT standards; identifying and correcting discrepancies in layout, panel sizing, font usage, arrow direction, and mounting types before fabrication and installation; and reviewing contractor completion packages for accuracy prior to payment approval. The Inspector will assist in coordinating with borough engineering offices, contractors, and sign shop personnel to resolve field conflicts and clarify installation requirements; track and monitor work order status to prevent duplication, unnecessary fabrication, or premature job closure; and assist in managing high-volume sign replacement initiatives, including borough-wide replacements, commemorative installations, and capital project adjustments. The selected candidate will assist in maintaining thorough documentation of field conditions and determinations to support contract compliance and audit reviews, and will support emergency and priority sign replacements as needed. The candidate will be asked to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for operational and administrative tasks related to installation, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, planning or mathematics or one of the physical sciences; or
2. High school diploma or its educational equivalent and 4 years of full-time experience performing technical work on traffic programs and citywide transportation studies; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

1. Proficiency in SIMS including work order creation, modification, and status tracking.
2. Working knowledge of MUTCD standards as applied to street name signs.
3. Experience reviewing sign layouts, including legend spacing, arrow placement, and dimensional accuracy.
4. Ability to interpret field conditions and translate them into accurate work orders.
5. Experience reviewing contractor completion photos for quality assurance.
6. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume workloads.
7. Ability to identify inconsistencies in data, documentation, and installation reports.
8. Experience coordinating with contractors and multiple borough offices.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
10. Strong written communication skills for documenting findings and responding to inquiries.

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.