Job Description

***In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or reachable on the civil service list.***

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. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

Under direction of HIQA’s Borough or Unit Coordinator, the Deputy will perform the following functions: supervise, train, and evaluates the work of inspection staff in both field and office operations; demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of DOT, HIQA, ADA, and all applicable rules and regulations; provides training to inspection staff as needed; reviews, audits, and ensures quality control of inspection reports, enforcement actions, and compliance documentation; distributes, monitors and manages inspection workload within assigned borough or operational unit; conducts special inspections, protest inspections, and complex investigations involving unusual, disputed, or high-risk conditions; responds timely to high-priority complaints and inquiries from Executive Staff, Commissioner’s Office, Mayor’s Office, Elected Officials, Media, and other agencies; assists in the development, review, and modification of policies, procedures, operational standards, and training materials; represents the Borough or Unit in meetings and serves as a liaison to contractors, utility companies, city agencies, and the public; maintains professional communication, administrative compliance, court representative, and supervisory responsibilities; conducts vehicle, equipment, and operational audits to ensure safety, accountability, and readiness; issues summonses and appears in court when required; prepares various reports; responds in a professional and timely manner to operational/administrative requests from HIQA’s Administrative/Executive Staff; supervise the office staff in the absence of the Borough Coordinator or Unit Coordinator; participates in the interviewing process for new hires; approves timesheets; prepares tasks and standards, performance evaluations, and probationary reports; takes appropriate disciplinary action when needed by submitting required documentation; attends workshops and training classes.

ASSOCIATE INSPECTOR (HIGHWAYS - 31645

Qualifications

1. Six years of full-time paid experience in the construction and/or repair of roads and sewers, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
2. Four years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus two years of education in an accredited college or technical school in a program specializing in the construction or repair of roads and sewers, or education toward a baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Architecture or Engineering Technology with a specialization in the area of roads or sewers; or
3. At least one year of experience, as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus completion of an approved five year apprenticeship program in highway or sewer inspection; or
4. Completion of three years of apprenticeship in highway or sewer inspection plus either three years of experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or one year of experience as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity and two years of education as described in "2" above; or
5. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above.

All candidates must have one year of experience as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

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.