Inspector, Street Name Signs Unit

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's Department of Transportation seeks an Inspector for the Street Name Signs Unit to support field inspections and coordination of sign fabrication and installation. The role involves reviewing sign data, preparing work orders, and ensuring accuracy of legends, orientations, and mounting details in the SIMS system.

Under supervision, the Inspector assists with transportation studies, supports high-volume sign replacement initiatives, and liaises with borough offices, contractors,

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, urban studies, planning or related field; or

Responsibilities

• Review, create, and modify Street Name Sign work orders in SIMS.
• Perform field inspections to verify conditions, sign supports, and installation feasibility.
• Coordinate with borough offices, contractors and sign shop personnel to resolve conflicts.

Skills

Field inspections

Sign data review

Contract coordination

Education

Bachelors/engineering or related field

4 years experience in traffic programs

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SIMS sign info management system

Job description

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.

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(s) 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 assisting with quality control reviews of contractor installations using field photographs and Cyclomedia imagery to confirm compliance with NYC DOT standards; identifying 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 coordinate 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 candidate will maintain documentation of field conditions and determinations to support contract compliance and audit review and support emergency and priority sign replacements as needed. The candidate will also investigate and respond to public inquiries received through the CITY's 311 and Agency Response Tracking System (ARTS) programs, including researching field conditions, documenting findings, and assisting with the preparation of professional correspondence for submission through each of the five Borough Commissioner offices in response to ARTS inquiries. The candidate will be asked to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development and effectively communicate with all stakeholders. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility and mobility throughout New York City.

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.

ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION SPECI - 22306

1. 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. 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. 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

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.