Highways and Sewers Inspector

New York City Department of Transportation
$55,000.00 - $72,000.00
United States, New York, New York
55 Water Street (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2024
*TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY - IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF HIGHWAYS AND SEWERS INSPECTOR, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE HIGHWAYS AND SEWERS INSPECTOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST * Queens Street Maintenance Administration within Roadway Repair & Maintenance (RRM) is seeking a candidate to fill position of Highways and Sewers Inspector. Duties will include but not limited to: Perform technical work in the inspection of construction, repair and maintenance of roads, sewers, appurtenance, pavements and sidewalks. Inspect roadway conditions for marathons, parade routes and street fairs. Coordinate inspections with HIQA, DEP, DOB and similar units or departments. Investigate complaints, report findings and forward conditions to the proper authorities, construction and utility companies. Inspect and resolve issues of concern that arise from telephone calls or written correspondence from community boards, elected officials, residents and businesses. Use Siebel system to retrieve complaints and respond with resolution. Respond to all assigned arts complaints. Use NYCStreets system to obtain details on permit activity. Maintain various records including, but not limited to, wear and tear tracking, delayed/skipped paving areas, joint repairs, special event repairs, and maps; prepares comprehensive reports. Conduct pre and post inspections for milling and paving locations. Conduct pre-inspections for paving eligibility. Update Mosaics system with pothole repair reports. May be required to appear as a witness in court. Drive a passenger vehicle to and from work assignments. May train Apprentice Inspectors. To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. No phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #681770. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. Location: NYC - All Boroughs Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Minimum Qualifications 1. Five years full time satisfactory experience in the construction and/or repair of roads and sewers; or 2. Three years of full time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus any combination of college education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each 15 semester credits of college education leading to a bachelor's or associate degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an accredited college or university; or 3. Satisfactory completion of the New York City Department of Transportation apprenticeship program for the Apprentice Inspector (Highways and Sewers). License Requirement A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no restrictions or encumbrances. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Preferred Skills A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York with no restrictions or encumbrances. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, 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. 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.