Supervising Inspector, Construction - job 1 of 2

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.

DOB’s new Predictive Analytics/Proactive Inspections (High Risk Mitigation) program will utilize a data-driven approach to keep existing buildings and construction sites safe. A team of predictive analysts will develop a pipeline of high-risk work for other units within DOB, including plan examiners that will audit plans for certain buildings or filed by certain design professionals, and inspectors that will be dedicated to proactive inspections of buildings and construction sites, which will further strengthen DOB’s analytical tools by confirming whether such tools are successful to identify potential issues.

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.

Under direction:
- Assists and supports the Deputy Director 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.

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

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.