Assistant Chief Inspector, Construction
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Construction
Civil Engineering
- Job Category:
Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement - Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
- Compensation: USD 78,908 - USD 90,744
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 helps manage the work of a unit responsible for the inspection of buildings, construction, repairs or alteration of structures for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.
Under direction:
- Assist in managing a unit responsible for conducting efficient and effective inspection work to attain target goals. Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates. Provide positive leadership and development to unit supervising inspectors.
- Directly supervise a team of Supervising Inspectors who manage field inspectors in their daily duties.
- Through the chain of command, inform the appropriate staff of problems or issues that require the intervention of senior staff.
- Meet with inspectors on a regular basis to resolve any concerns they may have about their duties or Department policies or procedures.
- Meet collectively with all unit personnel at least once per month to review unit concerns and operations.
- Deploy personnel to ensure maximum efficiency and optimum service to public.
- Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
- Testify as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
- Maintain records and make reports.
- Coordinate assigned activities with various divisions as well as other agencies.
- Act as backup to the Chief Inspector in reviewing and signing Emergency Declarations in coordination with, and approval of the Borough Commissioner.
- Act as backup to the Chief Inspector in reviewing and signing Vacate Orders in coordination with, and approval of the Borough Commissioner.
- Represent the Chief Inspector professionally in relationships with senior leadership, the public, other divisions, and other city agencies when necessary.
- Issue and rescind stop work orders as necessary.
- Plan and conduct special surveys and investigations.
- Determine unsafe building conditions and refer unsafe conditions for engineering review.
- May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:
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.
REMOTE WORK
NOTE:
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
INSPECTOR (CONSTRUCTION) - 31622
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