Job Description This position performs work in the inspection of the condition, design, operation and installation of steam boilers and other pressure vessels 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 the condition, design, operation and installation of steam boilers and other pressure vessels for compliance with the NYC Construction Code, Zoning Resolution, 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. - Examines boiler shells, tubes, rivets, braces and steam domes and connections for defects, scale and corrosion. - Calculates the strength of braces. - Makes hydrostatic tests to determine safe working pressures. - Inspects arches and furnace walls. - Tests injectors, safety valves and other equipment. - Checks the safety condition of runways, ladders and stairways in boiler rooms. - Inspects new installations of boilers and auxiliary equipment. - 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. - May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties. To Apply: Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) 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. INSPECTOR (BOILERS) - 31620 Qualifications 1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a boiler maker; a stationary fireman on high pressure boilers; a high pressure plant operator; an inspector, an installer and/or repairer of boilers; or an operator or maintainer of boilers under the supervision of a licensed High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer; or 2. Three years of experience as described in “1” above, and sixty (60) credits towards a degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university; or 3. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of three years in length, in the boiler trade or boiler inspection and one of the following: (a) Two years of experience as described in “1” above; or (b) 60 credits as described in “2” above; or 4. A valid High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer’s License issued by the New York City Department of Buildings; or A valid Boiler Inspector Certificate of Competency issued by the New York State Department of Labor; or 5. A license as a professional engineer issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. 6. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineers or those with a valid Boiler Inspector Certificate of Competency must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least one additional year of experience as described in “1” above. 7. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level III, individuals other than licensed professional engineers must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one year of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity. 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. Salary Min: $ 62,244.00 Salary Max: $ 71,581.00