Inspector, Cranes and Derricks

Inspector, Cranes and Derricks The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. We are committed to becoming a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. We are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable and transparent. This position performs work in the inspection of the condition and safety of cranes, machinery and equipment used in hoisting and rigging for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. Under general supervision: Performs technical inspections of cranes, derricks, work platforms, and other hoist and rigging equipment for compliance with the NYC Construction Code, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules and approved plans and specifications. Responds to, reports and investigates accidents, incidents and complaints for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. Inspects and may test slings, ropes, cables, blocks, poles, derricks, outriggers, cable-ways, cranes, lifting devices, and other associated appurtenances for safety conditions. Patrols district to observe hoisting and rigging operations. Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections. Issues violations, summonses and stop work orders. Verifies licenses of onsite workers. When issuing violations, advises the recipient of the nature of the violating condition. Testifies as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court. Maintains records and makes reports. Explains and enforces laws and rules relevant to the field. May assign, supervise, review and evaluate work of subordinates. May train subordinates in their duties. May review applications relevant to the field. May assist supervisor. Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.