Special Events Inspector

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation (DOT) of New York City is seeking an Apprentice Inspector (Highways) to inspect roadway conditions, coordinate with utility companies and contractors, and ensure repairs meet DOT standards ahead of citywide events.

The role requires a valid NY driver license, residency in NYC within 90 days, strong communication skills, and the ability to log field work on a tablet and submit daily reports. Preference for construction/utility experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State.
• NYC residency within 90 days of appointment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in construction or utility work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway defects and openings related to events.
• Act as liaison with DOT divisions, city/state agencies, utilities and contractors.
• Route daily work, log field data using a tablet, and submit reports.
• Observe backfill and restorations to ensure compliance with Local Law 14.
• Perform final site inspections with event routes to ensure safety.

Skills

construction/utility experience

excellent communication skills

Job description

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.
The selected candidate will inspect all roadway/street defects and openings belonging to utility companies, plumbers, contractors, and other agencies in preparation for Citywide Special Events. Inspectors will be required to perform the following duties: evaluate conditions and take appropriate action; re-inspect and confirm that all repairs have been corrected and verify actual condition; respond to complaints regarding roadway defects, check building operations and ensure that contractors comply with DOT Rules and Regulations; observe backfill and restorations on protected streets to ensure compliance with Local Law 14. S/he will be required to act as a liaison for the agency with other DOT divisions, City agencies, State agencies, utility companies, and contractors; participates in field meetings to advise and ensure DOT rules regulations and guidelines are adhered to regarding public safety, and deliver and enforce Special Events Construction Embargoes; tasked with ensuring all defects are identified and reported to the proper agency, utility companies, contractors, and coordinate and expedite repair work prior to the event; oversee repairs on behalf of the agency; perform final inspection/drive,/walk through of event location(s) and route(s) independently, with other DOT divisions, City agencies, State agencies, utility companies, contractors and event producers to ensure routes are safe and free of all sidewalk and roadway defects that fall under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Transportation. The selected candidates will be expected to properly route daily work, search, inspect, log, and maintain all field work using a tablet and submit daily reports, forms and sketches; maintain field and office equipment. Special Events Inspectors are required to operate a passenger vehicle and monitor its mileage; handle communication devices.

APPRENTICE INSPECTOR (HIGHWAYS - 35007

Minimum Qualifications

License Requirement
Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with the following: construction/utility experience and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

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.