Supervising Inspector, Construction

Supervising Inspector, Construction

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. This position performs supervisory work in the inspection of buildings, construction, repairs or alteration of structures conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. Under direction :

• Assists and supports the Chief and Assistant Chief with daily operations.
• Monitors, adjusts, and approves inspectors' routes and submitted inspection records per relevant protocols.
• Supervises inspectorial staff; prioritizes, assigns, and coordinates workflow to ensure timely achievement of unit goals.
• 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 makes reports.
• Trains 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.
• May assist supervisor.

You 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.

All positions are Citywide. You may be transferred or your work location may change at any time with appropriate notice. This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

Qualifications :

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.