Plan Examiner Job New York New York USA,Engineering

Location: New York

Job Category:
Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
Compensation: USD 81,743 - USD 94,005

Job Description

The Department of Buildings promotes the safety of all people that build, work, and live in New York City by regulating the lawful use of over one million buildings and construction sites across the five boroughs. With a focus on safety, service, and integrity, the Department enforces the City’s Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law.

The Department enforces compliance with these regulations and promotes worker and public safety through its review and approval of building plans, permitting and licensing functions, and inspections. In addition to Code and Zoning compliance review, emergency response and professional analysis of accidents to prevent future incidents, the Department has strengthened its education and outreach programs to provide the construction industry, property owners and tenants with a heightened understanding of safety awareness.

This position performs difficult and responsible work in the engineering or architectural analysis of structures and building equipment systems, and the examination of plans for the construction, alteration or repair of buildings and equipment systems under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings.

Responsibilities

Examine and review design and/or equipment plans and specifications of the construction, alteration or repair of buildings for conformity with the NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and other pertinent laws and rules.
Work with design and construction professionals and filing representatives to achieve their building or alteration program in a compliant manner.
Review site safety plans.
Engage in research, investigations, studies and examinations related to the construction or demolition of structures subject to the provisions of the NYC Construction Codes and other pertinent laws and rules.
Explain and enforce rules and laws to public in-person and by telephone in support of compliant development.
Testify as needed to support violations issued for non-compliant construction, alteration, and repairs.
Train, mentor and collaborate with new assistant plan examiners daily in order to increase their knowledge and qualifications to perform progressively more complex and challenging projects.
May be required to perform fieldwork to make on site determination of structural stability and safety.
May operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned duties.

Work Location

Citywide

Unit assignment and work location are based on operational need. Transfers may occur at any time with sufficient notice.

Remote Work

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Four (4) years of full-time satisfactory experience in architecture, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering performing work in building design, building construction, or building equipment systems design, of which two years must have been in building design or building equipment systems design.

A master’s degree or higher in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a five-year Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture from an accredited college, and three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience in architecture, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering performing the work described in item 1 above, of which two (2) years must have been in building design or building equipment systems design.

On the date of appointment, the applicant must possess a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License or a valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

1. License or Registration Requirement: A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License or a valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

2. Education and…