Traffic Control Inspector

Traffic Control InspectorIn order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Control Inspector, or be reachable on the civil service list, Exam #3062 or be eligible under the 55a program. Please indicate this on your resume or cover letter. The Parking Implementation and Studies sub-unit in the Parking Planning and Policy group seeks to hire three (3) Traffic Control Inspectors (TCI) Level 1. The TCIs will work under close supervision while performing inspections and field surveys for the purpose of regulating and controlling vehicular traffic regulations and/or conducting traffic related studies. Inspection duties include (but are not limited to) measuring sidewalks, curbsides, streets, (e.g. measuring length, width, and radius of corner curb) obtaining footage of all street furniture (e.g. muni-meters, fire hydrants, trees, signs, drive rails, light poles, mailboxes, cellars, subway grates, ventilation grates, kiosks, pedestrian benches, bike racks, etc.) and determining the direction of traffic flow for all adjacent streets. Duties also include investigating complaints, making recommendations on the need for traffic signs, traffic signals, muni-meters, pavement markings, and other traffic control devices and monitoring for their installation and/or removal. The candidate will be required to prepare reports, diagrams and/or sketches of observed field conditions; prepare reports on traffic and traffic-related conditions; create work orders to initiate sign and meter changes; inspect completed work to ensure compliance with established standards and specifications. Physical activities related to the work include bending and lifting equipment (e.g. measuring wheel), exposure to vehicle emissions over extensive intervals of time, climbing up/down stairwells and/or walking and standing outdoors for long periods in all weather. Inspectors use computer database programs such as DOT's internal Sign Inventory Management System and related operational business systems. Traffic Control Inspectors perform other related operational duties and responsibilities as needed. Work Location: 34-02 Queens Boulevard LIC NY 11101 Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs. / M-F / 6:00am-2:00pm "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" All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 720568 Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 720568 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only 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.Qualifications:1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization, and two years of full time satisfactory experience in vehicular traffic regulation and control or in conducting traffic studies; or 2. An Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering technology, urban studies, urban planning, mathematics or another closely related field; or 3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a satisfactory combination of experience and/or college education that is equivalent to that described in "1" or "2" above. College credits obtained from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits for one year of full time experience. However, for every 30 semester credits that are substituted for one year of full time experience, at least 6 of the 30 semester credits must be in engineering technology, urban studies, urban planning, mathematics or other closely related field. License Requirements Must possess a motor vehicle driver license, valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Requirements for Assignment Level II To be considered for assignment to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above: one additional year of fulltime satisfactory experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of full time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above for a total of three years of experience. Such experience must include supervising the regulation of vehicular traffic or the conduct of traffic studies. Requirements for Assignment Level III To be considered for assignment to Assignment Level III candidates must have, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above: two additional years of full time satisfactory experience working in Assignment Levels I and II for a total of four years of experience; or two additional years of full time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, at least one of which must have been in supervising vehicular traffic regulation and control or in conducting traffic studies.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.