• Assistant Plan Examiner

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The Department of Buildings is a City agency responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the Building Code, the Zoning Resolution, and the Energy Code. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. As a Department 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.

    Please review job description for the TWO Positions:

    Assistant Plan Examiner, Energy Code

    GREENER and GREATER opportunities are GROWING at the Department of Buildings. The Department of Buildings has an essential role in the One NYC 2050 Plan for a Strong and Fair City, Climate Mobilization Act, and One City-Built to Last citywide initiatives; we are focused on energy efficiency in New York City buildings. A foundation of these initiatives is enforcement of the New York City Energy Conservation Code, since energy consumption in NYC buildings contributes nearly three-quarters of our greenhouse gas emissions.

    Under supervision, the Assistant Plan Examiner, Energy Code will be accountable for the following:

    - Examining and reviewing design and/or equipment plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings to note compliance with and violation of the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), Building Code, and other pertinent codes and regulations regarding structures, materials, applications, and methods of construction, etc.

     

    - Preparing reports and recommendations on the approval of applications and the issuance of permits for building construction

     

    - Coordinating with Energy Code Inspectors to support investigations of buildings

     

    - Responding to public inquires on technical issues in person, via telephone, via fax and e-mails

     

    - Researching technical issues, issuing interpretations, and responding to inquiries submitted by the industry with respect to the requirements of the NYCE CC, Building Code, Zoning Resolution and other rules, regulations and legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed building construction, alteration, or repair

     

    - Participating in the creation and delivery of training and educational documentation to internal staff as well as to the public with respect to Energy Code and the installation of sustainable building solutions

     

    - Assisting staff in other Sustainability units and the Office of Technical Affairs and Code Development as needed

     

    Assistant Plan Examiner - Borough Operations

     

    This position performs work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in the engineering analysis of structures and building equipment systems, and the examination of plans for the construction, alteration or repair of buildings and equipment systems under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings.

    Under supervision:

    - Examines and reviews design and/or equipment plans and specifications of the construction, alteration or repair of buildings for conformity with the NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and other pertinent laws and rules.

     

    - Works with design and construction professionals and filing representatives to achieve their building or alteration program in a compliant manner.

     

    - Reviews site safety plans.

     

    - Engages in research, investigations, studies and examinations related to the construction or demolition of structures subject to the provisions of the NYC Construction Codes and other pertinent laws and rules.

     

    - Explains and enforces rules and laws to public in-person and by telephone in support of compliant development.

     

    - Testifies as needed to support violations issued for non-compliant construction, alteration, and repairs.

     

    - May be required to perform fieldwork to make on site determination of structural stability and safety.

     

    - May operate a motor vehicle in 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.

    ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER - 20410

    Qualifications

    1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or

    2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or

    3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

     

    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: $ 66,330.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 76,279.00