Apprentice (H&S) Inspector - Bicycle Enforcement Unit

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 conduct inspections on a DOT issued bicycle. Inspections will be done of construction performed on the designated miles of city bike lanes to ensure contractor compliance with the regulations set forth by the department. In addition to these daily inspections, the candidate will also respond to complaints regarding roadway defects, check building operations to ensure that contractors comply with DOT Rules and Regulations; inspect all roadway/street openings made by utility companies, plumbers, contractors, and other agencies; evaluate conditions and take appropriate action using Corrective Action Requests (CARs), Repair Orders and issuing Notices of Violation as needed; properly route daily work and submit daily reports, forms and sketches; re-inspects Corrective Action Requests that have been corrected and verify actual conditions; observe backfill and restorations on protected streets to ensure compliance with Local Law 14. Inspectors are required to search, inspect, log and maintain all field work created in the Dynamic Access System (DASH), using a tablet; appear in court when necessary; operate a passenger vehicle and monitor vehicle mileage; maintain field and office equipment and communication devices; perform related duties.