Senior Inspector, Sidewalk Sheds and Scaffolds

This position performs highly technical and supervisory work in the inspection of construction, repairs or alterations of structures for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

• Assists and supports the Director, Chief, and Assistant Chief with daily operations.
• Creates and maintains a system for scheduling and monitoring sidewalk shed and suspended and supported scaffold inspections.
• Attends meetings and handles outreach that pertains to the sidewalk shed and scaffold industry.
• 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 make reports.
• Supervises inspectorial staff; prioritizes, assigns and coordinates workflow to ensure timely achievement of unit goals.
• Monitors, adjusts and approves inspectors’ routes and submitted inspection records per relevant protocols.
• 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.

Only those who are permanent in the Inspector (Construction) civil service title, applicants who are reachable on the Inspector (Construction) open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.

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…