Supervising Inspector, Construction

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking an Inspector (Construction) to supervise the inspection program for buildings and related structures in assigned discipline, ensuring conformity with NYC Construction Codes and approved plans.

The role oversees staff, coordinates field inspections, testsifying, and maintaining records, with remote-work eligibility up to 2 days weekly. Transfers may occur as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction trades or related field as specified.
• Valid professional engineering license or Site Safety Manager license or equivalent credential.
• Two years of college credits in civil engineering or related field.
• Apprentice program completion or equivalent training in construction trades.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inspectors; prioritizes, assigns and coordinates workflow to meet unit goals.
• Monitors, adjusts and approves inspectors’ routes and inspection records per protocols.
• Conducts field inspections; issues violations, summonses and stop work orders; verifies licenses.
• Explains and enforces laws and rules relevant to the field.
• Coordinates and conducts joint inspections with other inspectors; performs special field inspections.
• Testifies at ECB, depositions, and court as needed.
• Studies drawings to obtain inspection details.
• Maintains records and generates reports.
• Trains subordinates in their duties.
• Represents the Department at meetings with public agencies and private entities.
• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
• May perform special assignments as needed.
• May assist supervisor.

Skills

Construction supervision

Field inspection coordination

Regulatory enforcement

Education

Professional engineer license or Site Safety Manager license

Two years of college credits in civil engineering or related field

Apprentice program completion in construction trades

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

This position performs supervisory work in the inspection of buildings, other structures, and/or devices in the assigned discipline/s for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

• Assists and supports the Chief and Assistant Chief with daily operations.
• Monitors, adjusts and approves inspectors’ routes and submitted inspection record per relevant protocols.
• Supervises inspectorial staff; prioritizes, assigns and coordinates workflow to ensure timely achievement of unit goals.
• When conducting inspections in the field, responds to, reports and investigates accidents, incidents and complaints; issues violations, summonses and stop work orders; and verifies licenses of onsite workers.
• Explains and enforces laws and rules relevant to the field.
• Coordinates and makes joint inspections with other inspectors and makes special field inspections.
• Testifies as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
• Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• Train subordinates in their duties.
• May review applications relevant to the field.
• Represents the Department at meetings and conferences with representatives of public agencies and private entities.
• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
• May perform special assignments as needed.
• May assist supervisor.

Note: Unit assignment and work location are based on operational need. Transfers may occur at any time with sufficient notice.

REMOTE WORK

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

Qualifications

1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience working in the construction trades as a carpenter, mason, ironworker, plasterer, architect, engineer, building construction superintendent, or inspector of building construction, or in related work. Working as a roofer, painter, sheet-metal worker, metal lather, sheetrock taper, glazier, or insulation installer is not acceptable experience; or
2. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education law or a license as a Site Safety Manager issued by the NYC Department of Buildings; or
3. Sixty credits towards a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or
4. One year of experience as described in “1” above and one year of formal training or education in an acceptable construction program given in a college, technical school or trade school; or
5. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two years in length, in a construction trade or building inspection; or
6. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “3,” “4,” or “5” above
7. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers, registered architects, or Site Safety Managers, must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either (a) at least three additional years of experience as described in “1” above or (b) a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.
8. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level III, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one additional year of experience as described in “1” above.
9. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level IV, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level III above, at least one year of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity.

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.

INSPECTOR (CONSTRUCTION) - 31622