Supervising Inspector, Elevators - New York, United States - NYC Careers

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Supervising Inspector, Elevators:

Agency: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS

Posted on: 04/19/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

Title Classification: Exam may be required

Department

Elevator Inspection

Salary range: $68, $78, The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. 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.
Assist the Assistant Chief Inspector in planning and coordinating activities within the Elevators Inspections Unit of the Department of Buildings
Confer with Architects, Engineers and manufacturers of equipment on interpretation of ordinances, standards and codes
Performs joint inspection with inspectors and conduct special assignments when unusual conditions encountered or mandated by operational requirements
Supervise, assign and evaluates the work of Inspectors
Reviews inspection and accident reports as well as formulate and supervise the preparation of inhouse training
Supervise the review, approval and signoff of Acceptance Tests
Respond to technical inquiries from the general public concerning requirements of installation of elevators and address technical issues that arise pertaining to the NYC Building Code Revision
Prepare various periodic reports, evaluations and track Q/A compliance
Represent the Department at meetings and conferences with representatives from public and private agencies
Investigate new devices and consult with the manufacturers, designers and installers in collaboration with DOB technical staff
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
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 operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the actual assembly, installation, repair or design of elevators; as a maintenance elevator machinist with elevator manufacturers of recognized standing; as a maintenance elevator mechanic working on various standard makes of elevators; or as an inspector of the construction, alteration, maintenance, or safety of elevators; or

Three years of experience as described in "1" above, and two years of formal training or education in an accredited college, technical school or trade school in courses in or directly related to installation, repair or design of elevators; or
Three years of experience as described in "1" above, and sixty (60) credits towards a degree in applied mechanics, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering, or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university; or
Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of three years in length, in the maintenance elevator mechanic trade or elevator inspection and one of the following: (a) Two years of experience as described in "1" above; or (b) Two years of education as described in "2" above; or (c) 60 credits as described in "3" above; or
A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1," "2," "3," or "4" above.
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 one additional 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 year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred SkillsWorking knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and other applicable laws and rules under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings Computer literacy Written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain technical requirements in lay terms Ability to read and interpret blueprint plans and specifications- 55a Progra