What are the responsibilities and job description for the SW Chief Inspector position at New York City Department of Transportation?
AND BE REACHABLE ON EXAM # 4015, OR BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.
The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.
The mission of the Sidewalk Program is to support the agency's goal by providing for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people by making sidewalks safe and accessible for all pedestrians.
Under general supervision, the selected candidate will be required to supervise Associate Level 1 supervisors, Highway & Sewer, and Apprentice Highway & Sewer Inspectors with varying responsibilities and complexity of tasks. Additionally, the candidate will be tasked with representing the Unit by coordinating with other DOT units and agencies to resolve issues ranging from standard defective conditions to complex multifaceted problems; create and implement training programs for new and existing inspectors. Evaluates training needs of staff and recommends changes for additional needs; responsible for ensuring that all cost estimate / survey requests and complaints are assigned to staff and submitted based on established due dates and benchmarks; monitors productivity of assigned team and issues reports to upper management staff; may perform field staff audits for complicated issues and discuss results with employees; delegate and follows up with Associate Inspector Level 1 subordinate staff to assign to the field staff and attend site visits for emergency conditions, high priority requests and complaints, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Six years of full-time paid experience in the construction and / or repair of roads and sewers, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
2. Four years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus two years of education in an accredited college or technical school in a program specializing in the construction or repair of roads and sewers, or education toward a baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Architecture or Engineering Technology with a specialization in the area of roads or sewers; or
3. At least one year of experience, as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus completion of an approved five year apprenticeship program in highway or sewer inspection; or
4. Completion of three years of apprenticeship in highway or sewer inspection plus either three years of experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or one year of experience as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity and two years of education as described in "2" above; or
5. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above.
All candidates must have one year of experience as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
