Supervising Inspector, Elevators

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Buildings seeks an Inspector for the Elevators Inspections Unit. The role involves overseeing inspections, ensuring compliance with codes, and coordinating activities. The position offers remote work options and requires substantial experience in elevator systems.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in elevator assembly, installation, or inspection.
• Two years of formal training in elevator-related courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating activities within the Elevators Inspections Unit.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of Inspectors.
• Conduct inspections and respond to technical inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint Interpretation

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

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.

The select candidate will:
- Assist the Assistant Chief Inspector in planning and coordinating activities within the Elevators Inspections Unit of the Department of Buildings
- Assist the Assistant Chief Inspector in tracking and monitoring DOB NOW inspection for complaints, application tests, monitor overdue inspections, Q/A inspections, audits and under review inspections
- Assist in monitoring, assigning and reviewing of application signoffs, requests for signoff and review reports in DOB BUILD
- Confer with Architects, Engineers and manufacturers of equipment on interpretation of ordinances, standards and codes
- Performs joint inspection with inspectors and conduct special assignments when unusual conditions encountered or mandated by operational requirements
- Supervise, assign and evaluates the work of Inspectors
- Reviews inspection and accident reports as well as formulate and supervise the preparation of in-house training
- Supervise the review, approval and signoff of Acceptance Tests
- Respond to technical inquiries from the general public concerning requirements of installation of elevators and address technical issues that arise pertaining to the NYC Building Code Revision
- Prepare various periodic reports, evaluations and track Q/A compliance
- Represent the Department at meetings and conferences with representatives from public and private agencies
- Investigate new devices and consult with the manufacturers, designers and installers in collaboration with DOB technical staff
- 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
- 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 operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties

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

INSPECTOR (ELEVATORS) - 31624

Minimum Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the actual assembly, installation, repair or design of elevators; as a maintenance elevator machinist with elevator manufacturers of recognized standing; as a maintenance elevator mechanic working on various standard makes of elevators; or as an inspector of the construction, alteration, maintenance, or safety of elevators; or

2. Three years of experience as described in ”1” above, and two years of formal training or education in an accredited college, technical school or trade school in courses in or directly related to installation, repair or design of elevators; or

3.Three years of experience as described in ”1” above, and sixty (60) credits towards a degree in applied mechanics, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering, or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university; or

4. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of three years in length, in the maintenance elevator mechanic trade or elevator inspection and one of the following: (a) Two years of experience as described in “1” above; or (b) Two years of education as described in “2” above; or (c) 60 credits as described in “3” above; or

5. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law.

6. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” “3,” or “4” above.

7. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least one additional 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 year of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and other applicable laws and rules under the jurisdiction of the Department of BuildingsComputer literacyWritten and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain technical requirements in lay termsAbility to read and interpret blueprint plans and specifications

55a Program

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. If you are eligible for and would like to be considered under the 55-a program, please indicate that on your resume and cover letter.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.