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Job Description

Agency Description:

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across five boroughs.

Job Description:

SBS Waterfront Permits Unit regulates construction permits related to improvements and maintenance of marine construction and waterfront properties under its jurisdiction. Permitting operations include reviewing scope of construction, plan examinations for compliance with New York City Zoning and Building Code, issuing construction permits, conducting inspections, reviewing technical inspections reports, close-outs and issuance of certificates of completion, compliance and records management, and reports preparation.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Waterfront Officer or the Director of Waterfront Permits, the Building and Compliance Inspector would be responsible for examining construction plans for compliance with the Building Code and Zoning Resolution. Reviewing temporary place of assembly permits, temporary use permit, and after-hour variances, and scheduling coordinated inspections for those would be part of the Inspectors responsibilities. Special Inspection Reports and application close-outs would need to be reviewed prior to conducting building and waterfront property inspections for compliance with NYC Building Code, and all applicable laws and requirements. The inspector shall prepare records and reports following the inspections. If the inspections are found to be satisfactory, then he or she may recommend issuance of completion certificates. If not then pending items may be reported, and in some cases notices of violations may be warranted.

Working closely with the SBS legal counsels, the Inspector would assess the need to issue a Vacate’- or Stop Work’- Orders (SWO) and assess any penalty fees associated with the violations. If necessary, in some situations, coordination with DOB and FDNY may be required for inspections and enforcement.

In addition to landside inspections, the Building and Compliance Associate Inspector may be required to do waterside inspections which entails arranging for an inspection boat through SBS procurement procedures and boarding a small or large boat depending on the waterbody visited, ranging from a creeks to open waters along the Rockaways.

The Inspector must be experienced and able to inspect multi-disciplinary job types including site-safety during construction, excavations, and demolitions. Routine and Final inspections would be conducted for permitted application. Spot checks for Work-without-Permit’ shall be reported and may be subject to Violations and applicable appropriate enforcement action. The Inspector will assist the Director to develop applicable forms and procedures for the inspection program and also develop communication and response notifications.

In this role the inspector would also assist the waterfront permitting operation with records management, records review, records management, inspection and compliance report preparation, inter-agency reviews and inspections coordination, drafting notices of violations, assessing fees for applications and penalties as applicable, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with processes.

Responsibilities will also include periodically updating all permitting forms, developing notification forms for applicants and contractors, review operational procedures to be consistent with DOB and other waterfront regulations, assisting the Director to develop the inspection program and fee schedules, and if needed be available to support the Plan Exam team with technical reviews and records management.

Responsibilities under the supervision of the Director would include:

- Review applications and construction permits status for expiration and validity.

- Review close-out reports and familiarize with applications prior to scheduled inspections.

- Schedule and conduct routine, spot, and final inspections for permitted applications.

- Review and Inspect Site-safety compliance and site-manage credentials.

- Prepare inspections reports and recommendations for issuance of Notices and Certificates of Completion.

- Develop notifications and reporting procedures for unsafe conditions during construction and incidents on construction sites.

- Issue Notices of Violation, or Violations, for non-compliant, or un-permitted, or un-safe construction activities.

- Arrange to conduct coordinated inspections with FDNY and DOB, as required.

- Support the operation with application coordination, scheduling, and client communications, as required.

- Support the operation with reviews of TPAs, TUPs, AHVs, and Permit Renewals.

- Prepare and maintain all inspection reports, activity logs, and incident records.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Integrity, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency with ability to read blueprints and review technical reports.

- Ability to perform structural inspections from the landside as well as waterside by boat. No diving or underwater inspects are required for the job.

- Strong writing, time-management and organizational skills.

- Relevant multi-disciplinary building inspections experience including knowledge of site-safety, support of excavations, demolitions, plumbing and mechanical systems, fire suppression systems, fire rating and fire stops, egress and accessibility.

- Working knowledge of New York City Zoning and Building Code.

- Technical construction proficiency, with ability to read blue prints and review technical reports.

- Ability to performing fieldwork and make on site determination of site safety.

- Ability to testifying as needed to support violations issued for non-compliance.

- OSHA 30 Training.

Certificate/License Requirements:

- Candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle License valid in the State of New York.

- Candidates other than Licensed Engineers or Architects must possess at the time of appointment a Home Inspector Certificate recognized by the State of New York.

- All licenses and certificates must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Special Patrolman Status:

For certain assignments, candidates must qualify for appointment as a Special Patrolman. This status must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Additional Requirements:

Individuals other than licensed engineers and professional architects must have, after meeting the minimum requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one additional International Code Council certification in mechanical, plumbing or electrical specialties as approved by the Department of Buildings.

All licenses and certificates must be maintained for the duration of employment in the Assignment Level.

How to Apply:

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE IN THE INSPECTOR TITLE(OR OTHER COMPARABLE TITLES), THOSE WHO ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST AND THOSE IN THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OR ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST.

All Applicants: Apply through JobsNYC https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ and search for Job ID: # 703975

Current SBS Employees: Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line:

Building Inspectors and send to [email protected]

Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:

NYC Department of Small Business Services

Human Resources Unit

1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor

New York, New York 10006

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.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a.

INSPECTOR (MULTI-DISCIPLINE) - 31656

Qualifications

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one of the following:

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade as an architect, engineer, electrician, plumber, carpenter, mason, plasterer, ironworker, building construction superintendent or inspector of building construction; or;

2. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law; or

3. Three years of full-time experience as described in "1" above and 2 years of education received at an accredited college, technical school, or trade school approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization with a major sequence of courses in or directly related to the technical areas described in "1" above; or

4. Two years of full-time experience as described in "1" above or 2 years of formal training or education described in "3" above and a minimum of 3 years participation in an apprentice inspection program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings and the Commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

License Requirement

Candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

Candidates other than Licensed Engineers or Architects must possess at the time of appointment a Home Inspector Certificate recognized by the State of New York. All licenses and certificates must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Special Patrolman Status

For certain assignments, candidates must qualify for appointment as a Special Patrolman. This status must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

For Assignment Level II

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed engineers and professional architects must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, an International Code Council Building Inspector Certification as approved by the Department.

For Assignment Level III

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals other than licensed engineers and professional architects must have, after meeting the minimum requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one additional International Code Council certification in mechanical, plumbing or electrical specialties as approved by the Department.

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.

Salary Min: $ 60,285.00

Salary Max: $ 69,328.00