INSPECTOR

Reporting to the Administrative Project Manager, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, the responsibilities of the Inspector Constructor include, but are not limited to the following:

- Under general direction, performs technical work in the inspection of construction, repairs or alteration of structures for conformance to codes, rules, laws, plans or specifications.
- Visit work locations and inspects all structures including all structural components of one- and two-family dwellings under construction, alteration or repair for conformance to codes, rules, laws,
plans or specifications.
- Inspect buildings damaged by fires or accidents and buildings prior to or after being moved, and files violations for unsafe conditions; inspects manholes, trunk lines, and transformer vaults
during construction; inspects job sites for compliance with zoning and labor laws; inspects demolition of structures; inspects theaters, hotels, hospitals, halls, amusement park structures and
other places of assembly as to conditions of safety.
- Check material used as to quality, grade marks and identifying marks.
- Respond to, reports and investigates accidents, incidents and complaints.
- Issue violations, summonses and stop work orders, and advises recipient regarding the nature of the violation.
- Verify licenses of onsite workers.
- Testify as needed, including at Environmental Control Board (ECB), depositions, and court.
- Prepare and maintains reports of inspections; maintains records and makes reports.
- Conduct special inspections involving damage caused by serious fires, explosions or collapses.
- May review applications for construction, repairs, or alternation of structures; or for construction related licensure by the Department of Buildings.
- Represent 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.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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.