Inspector

In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or reachable on the civil service list.

Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Inspector for its Street Name Signs Unit. The candidate will perform tasks of moderate difficulty in the specialized fields of traffic control and engineering. Under general supervision, in the field or in the office, the candidate conducts and may supervise staff conducting professional transportation and traffic projects, studies and investigations. The candidate will review, create, and modify Street Name Sign (SNS) work orders in the Sign Information Management System (SIMS), ensuring accuracy of sign legends, arrow orientation, dimensions, mounting configurations, and location data, and will perform field inspections to verify existing conditions, sign supports, and installation feasibility prior to issuing or revising work orders. Responsibilities also include conducting quality control reviews of contractor installations using field photographs and Cyclomedia imagery to confirm compliance with NYC DOT standards; identifying and correcting discrepancies in layout, panel sizing, font usage, arrow direction, and mounting types before fabrication and installation; and reviewing contractor completion packages for accuracy prior to payment approval. The Inspector will coordinate with borough engineering offices, contractors, and sign shop personnel to resolve field conflicts and clarify installation requirements; track and monitor work order status to prevent duplication, unnecessary fabrication, or premature job closure; and assist in managing high-volume sign replacement initiatives, including borough-wide replacements, commemorative installations, and capital project adjustments. The candidate will provide technical guidance to junior staff on sign standards, layout requirements, and workflow procedures; maintain thorough documentation of field conditions and determinations to support contract compliance and audit review; support emergency and priority sign replacements as needed. The candidate will be asked to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for operational and administrative tasks related to installation, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.

The Department of Transportation’s (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. Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in SIMS including work order creation, modification, and status tracking.
- Working knowledge of MUTCD standards as applied to street name signs.
- Experience reviewing sign layouts, including legend spacing, arrow placement, and dimensional accuracy.
- Ability to interpret field conditions and translate them into accurate work orders.
- Experience reviewing contractor completion photos for quality assurance.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume workloads.
- Ability to identify inconsistencies in data, documentation, and installation reports.
- Experience coordinating with contractors and multiple borough offices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Strong written communication skills for documenting findings and responding to inquiries.

Additional Information
**To be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, be reachable on the civil service list, or be eligible under the 55a program. **
Note: This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. For information on NYC Civil Service Exams please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/apply-for-a-city-job.page.

To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID #771092
External candidates, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID # 771092
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot

In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or reachable on the civil service list.



Work Location: 28-11 Queens Plaza No., L.I.C.

Hours/Shift: 35 hours per week / To Be Determined

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316