Assistant Chief Inspector, Construction

INSPECTOR (CONSTRUCTION) - 31622

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.

This position assists a Chief Inspector responsible for the management of an inspection unit and performs supervisory work in the inspection of buildings, other structures, and/or devices in the assigned discipline for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

• Assists the Chief or another manager in conducting efficient and effective inspection work to attain target goals. Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of a team or unit.
• Prepares work schedules and monitors outcomes of inspections.
• Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates. Prioritizes assignments and coordinates workflow to ensure timely achievement of unit goals.
• Ensures that inspections are conducted in accordance with New York City Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution and Department rules and regulations.
• 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. Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections.
• Explains and enforces laws and rules relevant to the field.
• Makes joint inspections with other inspectors and makes special field inspections.
• Testifies as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• May 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.

Must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

Candidates applying for Special Patrolman status must have NYC residency, be a US Citizen and be of good moral character.

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