Inspection Training Academy Manager

Buildings University (BU) supports the technical, professional and career development of Buildings employees. BU strives to cultivate professional employees who are knowledgeable and credible. BU provides employees with resources they need to succeed by offering intensive technical training, including various certifications, continuing education opportunities, professional development, and integrity training.

Additionally, the Department continuously trains new and incumbent inspectors to stay up to date with the construction code updates that amend the administrative code of the city of New York, the NYC Plumbing Code, the NYC Construction Code, the NYC City Mechanical Code and the NYC Fuel Gas Code and operational changes.

BU’s Inspector Training Academy (ITA) provides foundational training to all newly hired inspectors. Each academy consists of nine weeks of classroom instruction followed by five weeks of On-The-Job Training (OJT). The curriculum covers the NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, applicable laws, Administrative Enforcement, OATH procedures, inspection methodology, safety, and required technology systems. The Department conducts four academies annually, with an average of 20 new inspectors per cohort. BU also provides in-person and on-demand virtual continuing education for ITA graduates, so they continue to be fully prepared to meet operational expectations and uphold the Department’s regulatory responsibilities.

Buildings University is seeking an Inspection Training Academy (ITA) Manager.

Under general direction, the selected candidate(s) will be responsible for the following:

- Develop course content for the ITA to ensure it aligns with agency standards and code requirements.
- Conduct training instruction during ITA and provide refresher training sessions to ITA inspectors during OJT for assigned subjects, as needed.
- Provide classroom oversight within the Academy to maintain quality and consistent learning experience.
- Supervise and mentor ITA inspectors, providing guidance and performance feedback to foster professional growth while reinforcing adherence to Agency Code of Conduct.
- Coordinate logistics for training.
- Engage unit stakeholders to develop, implement and maintain the structured OJT program.
- Deliver training in construction codes, laws, and rules relevant to the field as part of OJT.
- Establish metrics to evaluate the structured OJT program effectiveness and share best practices across all units.
- Collaborate with inspection units to identify areas for improvement throughout the OJT implementation process and to support future learner opportunities, share best practices and consistency across units.
- Collaborate with Inspection units to produce field inspection videos. Direct, record, and perform post-production work of the unit inspections videos to be published in BU’s Learning Management System. Complete special projects and assignments, as needed.

REMOTE WORK:
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

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.

ADM INSPECTOR (BUILDINGS) NM - 1007A

1. Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade or working as an inspector of construction, hoists and rigging, plumbing, boilers, or elevators; at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity; or

2. At least two years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, and a license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the education law; or

3.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above. All candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity. One year of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the construction trades or building inspection up to a maximum of three years of the general experience. Education towards a degree in architecture, architectural technology, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of the general experience. One year of experience will be credited for each year of formal training or education in a field of study relevant to the construction trades up to a maximum of two years of the general experience.

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.