Inspector, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Overview

Housing Services Administration is a division of New York City’s Department of Social Services that oversees housing stability and rehousing efforts. HSA administers rental assistance, housing supply, and placement programs to help individuals and families exit shelter, prevent homelessness, and secure safe, affordable housing across the city.

Housing Services is seeking one (1) Inspector (Housing) to function as a Housing Inspector, who will:

• Conduct inspections for compliance in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Quality Standards.
• Measure dwelling units and rooms to determine compliance with code space requirements.
• Inspect dwellings for safe and unobstructed passageways, stairways and exits; inspect dwellings for cleanliness, proper disposal of garbage and rubbish, and vermin infestation.
• Enter dwelling units and inspect heating, lighting, ventilating, and sanitary facilities for code compliance.
• Prepare detailed descriptions of dwellings and premises; correspond with property owners regarding violations of the Housing Code and time allowed for correction of deficient conditions.
• Maintain records of inspections using both automated systems and manual files.

Hours/

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm

• Five years of full‑time experience performing one or a combination of the following:
  • As a journeyman in at least one of the following trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, plastering, or ironwork; or
  • As agent in charge of the maintenance and repair of multiple dwellings for a real estate management organization; or
  • Performing field inspections requiring the gathering and reporting of data concerning the physical aspects of housing or of building construction or renovation; or
  • At least three years of experience as described in “1” above, plus sufficient education in an accredited college or technical school in the trades listed in “1(a)” above, toward a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, engineering technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, or architectural technology to make up the remaining equivalent of the required total of five years of experience, on the basis that one year of acceptable experience will be credited for each 30 semester credits of relevant education;
    
    or
  • Completion of at least three years of apprenticeship in housing inspection plus sufficient experience as described in “1” above to make up the remaining equivalent of the required total of five years of experience; or
  • Completion of a five‑year apprenticeship in housing inspection; or
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, in engineering, architecture, engineering technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, or architectural technology; or
  • Any baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, plus one year of experience as described in “1” above. In “1”, “2”, “3”, and “6” above, six months of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the building trades, up to a maximum of two years of experience.
• License Requirement: A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

• Familiarity with Local Law‑1 to prevent lead poisoning by identifying and eliminating lead‑based paint hazards in housing.
• Ability to identify illegal conversion.
• Clear understanding of the Housing Maintenance Codes.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

• Residency Requirement:
  New York City residency is not required for this position.
• 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.