Supervising Inspector, Plumbing

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. We are committed to becoming a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. We are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable and transparent.

This position performs supervisory work in the inspection of plumbing installations, repairs, or alterations for 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 record 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.
• Train 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.
• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
  
  

REMOTE WORK

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

INSPECTOR (PLUMBING) - 31629

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing one or a combination of the following: (a) as a plumber in the installation of plumbing systems, (b) inspector of the installation of plumbing systems, or (c) superintendent of plumbers; or
• One year of full-time experience, as described in "1" above, and one year of formal training or education in an accredited college, technical school or trade school in a program with an emphasis on plumbing; or
• Sixty credits towards a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or
• Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two years in length, in plumbing or plumbing inspection; or
• A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” “3,” or “4” above.
• To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects, must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least three additional years of experience as described in “1” above.
• 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.
• 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

Working knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and other applicable laws and rules under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings Computer literacy Written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain technical requirements in lay terms Ability to read and interpret blueprint plans and specifications

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.

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.