Assistant Plan Examiner, Proactive Inspections

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of the Proactive Inspections team, the Assistant Plan Examiner shall perform responsible detail-oriented work of moderate difficulty in the engineering analysis of building structures, building facades, the examination of plans for the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings and will perform work related to the following responsibilities:
– Examine and review plans, design and specifications for the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings to note compliance with and violation of Construction Code provisions and other pertinent codes and regulations regarding structures, facades, materials, applications, and methods of construction, etc.
– Prepare a list of objections in accordance with Construction Code, Zoning Resolution, and other rules, regulations, or legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed building construction, alteration, or repair.
– Request inspections conducted by DOB inspectorial staff.
– Review DOB inspection reports and determine follow up enforcement actions.
– Coordinate with Borough Commissioners within the Department on the resolution of objections issued prior to application approval.
– Meet with owners, Architects or Engineer of Record, and permitted licensed General Contractors to review project status and review compliance with building codes, laws, rules, bulletins, and enforcement initiatives for application approvals and permits.
– Prepare reports and recommendations on the approval of applications and the issuance of permits for building construction.
– Engage in research, investigations, studies, and examinations related to the construction, alterations, or demolition of structures subject to the provisions of the Construction Code.
– On occasion, shall be required to perform fieldwork to make on site determination of structural stability and safety.
– Perform audits of design documents, engineering drawings, operations at construction sites and test reports submitted by owners, Architect or Engineer of record, and special inspectors.
– Research previously filed reports, related job filings, and construction documents for emergency situations as directed by senior staff.
– Provide interpretations of the NYC Construction Codes and other applicable laws, rules, regulations including historic codes.
– Assist with the resolution of Stop Work Orders (SWO’s), design errors, construction errors, and deficient engineering designs.
– Assist with the resolution of shoring, and bracing options on emergency projects, construction errors, and deficient engineering designs.
– Prepare reports for the unit executive staff to assist in enforcement actions.
– Attend work hours and off hours training seminars.
– Maintain service level and backlog as set by supervisor.
– Assist with data analysis and determining trends as it relates to existing buildings.
– Support unit cross training, incident support, special assignments, and project management initiatives.
– Outreach to owners and design professionals on compliance issues.
– Additional duties and projects as needed.

Only permanent Assistant Plan Examiners (Buildings), applicants who are reachable on the Assistant Plan Examiner (Buildings) open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.
If you are permanent in or reachable on the list for one of the following comparable civil service titles, you may be considered under that title: Assistant Architect or Assistant Civil Engineer
Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York

To Apply:

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and either (a) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work in building design or building construction or (b) a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university; or

2.A combination of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering technology from an accredited college or university and either (a) two years of full-time engineering work in building design or building construction or (b) a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, plus one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work in building design or building construction; or

3. A Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture from an accredited college or university, both of which are first professional degrees in architecture (please note that a baccalaureate degree in architecture awarded after a four year program does not qualify); or

4.A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five year first professional degree program in architecture, or a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural technology from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work in building design or building construction.

Preferred Skills

– Strong working knowledge of the NYC Construction Code, rules, bulletins and TPPNs. – Strong background and experience in design and construction. – Excellent communication, verbal, and organizational skills. – Knowledge of building materials and structural systems. – Robust online research skills. – Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) Bluebeam. – Ability to write about complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner. – Ability to follow directions and unit SOPs, work independently, and collaborate effectively with others. – Must be able to understand and be understood in English.
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 not required for this position
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.