Supervising Inspector, Construction - NYC JOBS : Job Details

The Faades and Local Law unit performs inspections and plan examination regarding building faades, and enforces local laws pertaining to faades, fire safety, and parking structures. The unit manages the Faade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), which requires owners of buildings higher than six stories to have exterior walls and appurtenances inspected every five years and file a technical report with the Department, and the Periodic Inspections of Parking Structures (PIPS) program, which requires owners of parking structures to have the structures inspected at least every six years and file a condition assessment report with the Department. The selected Supervising Inspector of the Faades and Local Law unit will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Assist the Assistant Chief Inspector with managing the daily operation and performance of the unit.
• Assume duties of Assistant Chief Inspector in the Assistant Chief's absence.
• Prepare and maintain reports & records of field inspections and quality assurance visits.
• Mentor, train, supervises and evaluates subordinate Inspectors.
• Prioritize assignments and coordinate workflow to ensure timely achievement of unit goals.
• Assist members of the public in person, phone, and e-mails or through other available technical means to streamline and bring jobs to closure.
• Evaluate and refer field observation reports from field inspector to the appropriate responsible Enforcement unit.
• Performing inspections for compliance with local law and FISP regulations.
• Ensuring service level inspections are completed in a timely manner.
• Communicating with the Faade unit technical staff on high-level inspections.
• Approving inspection reports created by subordinate inspectors.
• Reviewing inspectors' violations and ensuring error-free submissions to AEU.
• Ensuring unit vehicles are well maintained and efficiently used.
• Ensuring complaints are inspected and closed in a timely manner.
• Conducting meetings with subordinate inspectors to address performance issues.
• Performing technical work in the inspection of construction demolition, alterations and new construction, to ensure conformance with the New York City Building Code, Local Laws, Rules, standards, plans and specifications.
• Efficiently utilizing agency routing and inspection software's.
• Performing fieldwork as necessary, which will include responding to emergencies, performing inspections, quality assurance and field supervision.
• Responding to emergencies promptly and providing accurate and appropriate technical information to emergency personnel.
• Reviewing and preparing accurate inspection reports.
• Issuing violations for non-compliance.
• Accurately and professionally providing expert testimony at administrative and criminal court hearings.
• Communicating with agency attorneys on special requests and projects.
• Attending special training events, seminars specific to unit specialties.
• Additional duties and projects as needed or requested by Assistant Chief Inspector, Chief Inspector, Executive Engineer, or Assistant Commissioner of Existing Buildings Compliance division.
• Assist or support other Existing Buildings Compliance units.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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 one year of experience as described in 1 above. 8. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level III, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one additional year of experience as described in 1 above. 9. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level IV, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level III above, at least one year of experience as described in 1 above in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills:

Essential Skills: - Experience using DOB NOW Safety and DOB NOW Inspections. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to effectively organize information and data - Candidate shall have a strong background and experience in design and construction, strong working knowledge of the current and previous NYC construction codes, rules, local laws, bulletins and memorandums. - Formal training or education in architecture, engineering or site safety. - Experience in reading and interpreting construction plans. - Knowledge of low, mid and high-rise construction or demolition operations. - Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft applications.

55a Program: 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

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

Additional Information: 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.