Inspector

• DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Posted on

10/09/2026

• Full-time

Location

STATEN ISLAND

• Exam may be required

Department

INFRA/CONST MGT1/STATLND/SEC1

Salary range: $66,330.00 – $76,279.00

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Job Description

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate if you are permanent in the title or if you are on the open-competitive Construction Project Manager list (Exam Nos. 3042, 5058) or filed for open-competitive exam #6040.

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking an Inspector to join our Construction Management 1 – Staten Island – Section 1.

The successful candidate will report to an Engineer-In-Charge and/or Resident Engineer and conduct technical inspections of construction, repair, and maintenance projects. These projects will involve roadways, sewers, pavements, and sidewalks. Specific responsibilities include assessing the grading, paving, and repaving of streets, connections to house sewers, retaining walls, and the maintenance of water, sewer, and utility manholes.

Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field -Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session. Applicants have 90 days to ensure completion of these certifications.

All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or

2. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or

3. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or

4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.

Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, 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.

5. For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

6. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. 2.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. 3.Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main). 4.Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards. 5.Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices. 6.Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred). 7.Valid driver's license (required). 8.Personal vehicle (preferred).

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.

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Job ID

802125

Posted until

12/08/2026

Title code

34202

Civil service title

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Inspector

• Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

01

Number of positions

1

Work location

101 Tyrellan Avenue

• Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Inspector