Plan Examiner

The Department of Buildings promotes the safety of all people that build work and live in New York City by regulating the lawful use of over one million buildings and construction sites across the five boroughs. With a focus on safety service and integrity the Department enforces the Citys Construction Codes Zoning Resolution and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. The Department enforces compliance with these regulations and promotes worker and public safety through its review and approval of building plans permitting and licensing functions and addition to Code and Zoning compliance review emergency response and professional analysis of accidents to prevent future incidents the Department has strengthened its education and outreach programs to provide the construction industry property owners and tenants with a heightened understanding of safety awareness.

This position performs difficult and responsible work in the engineering or architectural analysis of structures and building equipment systems and the examination of plans for the construction alteration or repair of buildings and equipment systems under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings.

Under general supervision:
-Examines and reviews design and/or equipment plans and specifications of the construction alteration or repair of buildings for conformity with the NYC Construction Codes Zoning Resolution and other pertinent laws and rules.
-Works with design and construction professionals and filing representatives to achieve their building or alteration program in a compliant manner.
-Reviews site safety plans.
-Engages in research investigations studies and examinations related to the construction or demolition of structures subject to the provisions of the NYC Construction Codes and other pertinent laws and rules.
-Explains and enforces rules and laws to public in-person and by telephone in support of compliant development.
-Testifies as needed to support violations issued for non-compliant construction alteration and repairs.
-Trains mentors and collaborates with new assistant plan examiners daily in order to increase their knowledge and qualifications to perform progressively more complex and challenging projects.
-May be required to perform fieldwork to make on site determination of structural stability and safety.
-May operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned duties.

WORK LOCATION
CITYWIDE
Unit assignment and work location are based on operational need. Transfers may occur at any time with sufficient notice.

REMOTE WORK
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid New York State Professional Engineers license or registration as an Architect and one of the following:
1. Four (4) years of full-time satisfactory experience in architecture civil engineering or mechanical engineering performing work in building design building construction or building equipment systems design of which two years must have been in building design or building equipment systems design; or
2. A masters degree or higher in civil engineering mechanical engineering or a five-year Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture from an accredited college and three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience in architecture civil engineering or mechanical engineering performing the work described in 1 above of which two (2) years must have been in building design or building equipment systems design.
On the date of appointment must possess a valid New York State Professional Engineers License or a valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect must be maintained for the duration of employment.

To Apply:
Visit Jobs NYC () to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings) keywords or for the specific Job ID #.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

PLAN EXAMINER (BLDGS) - 22410

Qualifications :

1. License or Registration Requirement: A valid New York State Professional Engineers License or a valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
2. Education and Experience Requirement:
a. Four (4) years of full-time satisfactory experience in architecture or civil engineering performing work in building design building construction or building equipment systems design of which two years must be in building design or building equipment systems design; or
b. A Masters degree or higher in civil engineering or a five-year Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture and three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience in architecture or civil engineering performing work in building design building construction or building equipment systems design of which two (2) years must be in building design or building equipment systems design.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time