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.

The selected candidates will be assigned to the Pedestrian Ramp Enforcement Unit, inspecting permits before, during, and after the installation of pedestrian ramps; performs pedestrian ramp inspections ensuring that all pedestrian ramps installed by private contractors or utility companies complies with DOT’s and ADA specifications; S/he will be required to conduct surveys, investigate complaints and report on findings; perform technical work in the inspection of roadways, sidewalks, and street openings; inspects sites and/or private properties; monitor code compliance of commercial entities in their use of City streets and sidewalks; check permits and licenses; inspect for proper display of mandated signs and postings; maintains records and prepares comprehensive reports, logs, and sketches; responds to 311 complaints and requests for inspections; responds to email and priority complaints; issue violations and appears in court when required; issue corrective action requests as needed; conducts post audit/active inspections and corrective action request re-inspections through the usage of a computer tablet; attends field meetings when required; operate a passenger vehicle and monitor vehicle mileage; maintain field and office equipment and communication devices; perform related duties.

APPRENTICE INSPECTOR (HIGHWAYS - 35007

License Requirement
Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess good writing skills, good communication skills, and ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

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/.

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.

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.