Apprentice Inspector (H&S) - Dining Out Program

About the role

The Department of Transportations (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.

Responsibilities

• inspect over 11,000 Open Restaurants citywide to ensure compliance with DOT specifications and rules
• properly route daily work and submit daily reports
• describe in full detail to restaurant owners what any issues may be and how to properly correct them
• investigate complaints and reports on their findings
• evaluate conditions and take appropriate action using Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and Repair Orders
• issue summonses and appear in court when required
• work with contractors when repair and construction of sewers, house sewer connections, retaining walls, streets and street openings must take place under any Open Street Restaurant locations
• must be able to use various devices (tablet, phone, camera, laptop or an iPad), which will be required to use DOT’s PRISM System to track all inspections
• may be required to operate a passenger vehicle and monitor its mileage and must monitor the vehicle mileage and all assigned equipment
• respond to work-related emails, phone calls, or text messages
• May perform related duties and inspections as assigned by the immediate Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment
• 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

Qualifications

• Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York
• This license must be maintained for the duration of employment

Skills

• Preference will be given to candidate possessing a four year high school diploma or its equivalent

Pay

$37,499.00 – $56,703.00