Construction Inspector

About the role

This position performs work in the inspection of construction, repairs or alteration of structures for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical inspections of construction work pursuant to applications filed with the Department of Buildings.
• Responds to, reports, and investigates accidents, incidents, and complaints for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.
• Issues violations, summonses and stop work orders.
• Verifies licenses of onsite workers.
• When issuing violations, advises the recipient of the nature of the violating condition.
• Testifies as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• Explains and enforces laws and rules relevant to the field.
• May assign, supervise, review, and evaluate work of subordinates.
• May train subordinates in their duties.
• May assist supervisor.
• Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time satisfactory experience working in the construction trades as a carpenter, mason, ironworker, plasterer, architect, engineer, building construction superintendent, or inspector of building construction, or in related work.
• A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education law or a license as a Site Safety Manager issued by the NYC Department of Buildings.
• Sixty credits towards a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience as described in 1 above and one year of formal training or education in an acceptable construction program given in a college, technical school or trade school.
• Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two years in length, in a construction trade or building inspection.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1, 3, 4, or 5 above.
• To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers, registered architects, or Site Safety Managers, must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either (a) at least three additional years of experience as described in 1 above or (b) a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least one year 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.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1, 3, 4, or 5 above.
• To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers, registered architects, or Site Safety Managers, must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either (a) at least three additional years of experience as described in 1 above or (b) a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least one year 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.

Skills

• Working knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution.
• Computer literacy.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Additional Information

• Candidates must successfully pass a drug screening to be appointed.
• You must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• Candidates applying for Special Patrolman status must have NYC residency, be a US Citizen and be of good moral character.
• 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.

Job ID

783723

Posted until

2026-07-31

Title code

31622

Civil service title

INSPECTOR (CONSTRUCTION)

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Construction Inspector

Job level

02

Number of positions

23

Work location

NYC - All Boroughs