City Of New York

Supervising Inspector, Plumbing

City Of New York$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Two years of relevant experience in plumbing or inspection roles.
  • One year of experience plus formal training in plumbing from an accredited institution.
  • Sixty college credits in engineering or related field.
  • Completion of a two-year plumbing or inspection apprentice program.
  • Licensure as a professional engineer or registered architect in New York State.
  • Equivalent education or experience to the above qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Chief and Assistant Chief with daily operational tasks.
  • Monitor and approve inspectors' routes and records as per protocols.
  • Supervise inspectorial staff, coordinating workflow to meet goals.
  • Conduct field inspections, responding to accidents and issuing violations as necessary.
  • Enforce plumbing laws and regulations within the department.
  • Conduct joint inspections with other inspectors as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports of inspection activities.

Benefits

  • Eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week in accordance with the Remote Work Pilot Program.
Full Job Description
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. To Apply: Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. INSPECTOR (PLUMBING) - 31629 Qualifications 1. 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 2. 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 3. Sixty credits towards a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or 4. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two years in length, in plumbing or plumbing inspection; or 5. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law; or 6. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1," "2," "3," or "4" above. 7.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. 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.

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