Supervising Inspector, Construction

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The selected candidate for the Supervising Inspector position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Supervising and deploying After Hour Variance (AHV) team to ensure maximum efficiency and optimum service to the public.
• Overseeing the maintenance of files, logs, special reports; notices of violations, and monthly reports for the Chief/Assistant Chief.
• Maintaining databases and spreadsheets.
• Performing fieldwork when necessary, including responding to emergencies and field supervision.
• Involved in the preparation of AHV work schedules and monitoring the dispatching of 311 calls and calls from other agencies.
• Making appropriate referrals, which include logging information and following up on accidents and/or emergencies.
• Reviewing, entering data, and monitoring the Incident Notification process. Assisting the unit with the daily review process of all incident entries, including daily quality control review, following up on incidents with long duration or open records until closed, conducting timely follow up calls with responding units for short duration incident responses.
• Meeting daily with inspectors to resolve any concerns about their duties as well as Department policies and procedures.
• Attending training as needed, to keep updated of current construction practices and zoning issues.
• Coordinating with inspection unit heads, as necessary, and keeping them informed of activities within their areas of responsibility.
• Conducting technical inspections in response to general public complaints, interagency referrals, incidents, special assignments, and/or enforcement sweeps.
• Providing accurate and appropriate technical information to immediate supervisor and other emergency forces.
• Communicating with agencies/organization in order to confirm the nature, scope and impact of incidents.
• Issuing violations, stop work orders and/or summonses for non-compliance with the Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Preparing accurate route sheets, inspection reports, relevant enforcement orders, and checklists.
• Representing the Department at court hearings by thoroughly researching and preparing pertinent information prior to court appearance.
• Will be required to work nights, early mornings, holidays, and weekends, when necessary.

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: - Formal training/credentials in ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 - Knowledge of NYC Incident Command System
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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.
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:\n-\tFormal training/credentials in ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800\n-\tKnowledge of NYC Incident Command System
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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.
Job ID
627753
Title code
31622
Civil service title

• Supervising and deploying After Hour Variance (AHV) team to ensure maximum efficiency and optimum service to the public.
• Overseeing the maintenance of files, logs, special reports; notices of violations, and monthly reports for the Chief/Assistant Chief.
• Maintaining databases and spreadsheets.
• Performing fieldwork when necessary, including responding to emergencies and field supervision.
• Involved in the preparation of AHV work schedules and monitoring the dispatching of 311 calls and calls from other agencies.
• Making appropriate referrals, which include logging information and following up on accidents and/or emergencies.
• Reviewing, entering data, and monitoring the Incident Notification process. Assisting the unit with the daily review process of all incident entries, including daily quality control review, following up on incidents with long duration or open records until closed, conducting timely follow up calls with responding units for short duration incident responses.
• Meeting daily with inspectors to resolve any concerns about their duties as well as Department policies and procedures.
• Attending training as needed, to keep updated of current construction practices and zoning issues.
• Coordinating with inspection unit heads, as necessary, and keeping them informed of activities within their areas of responsibility.
• Conducting technical inspections in response to general public complaints, interagency referrals, incidents, special assignments, and/or enforcement sweeps.
• Providing accurate and appropriate technical information to immediate supervisor and other emergency forces.
• Communicating with agencies/organization in order to confirm the nature, scope and impact of incidents.
• Issuing violations, stop work orders and/or summonses for non-compliance with the Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Preparing accurate route sheets, inspection reports, relevant enforcement orders, and checklists.
• Representing the Department at court hearings by thoroughly researching and preparing pertinent information prior to court appearance.
• Will be required to work nights, early mornings, holidays, and weekends, when necessary