Under general supervision of the Assistant Chief Plan Examiner, Façades & Local Law, the Plan Examiner, Compromised Buildings shall perform responsible detail oriented work in the engineering analysis of building structures, building facades, the examination of plans for the construction, alteration or repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings and will perform work related to the following responsibilities:
- Examine and review plans, design and specifications for the construction, alteration or repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings to note compliance with and violation of Construction Code provisions and other pertinent codes and regulations regarding structures, materials, applications, and methods of construction, etc.
- Prepare a list of objections in accordance with Construction Code, Zoning Resolution and other rules, regulations or legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed building construction, alteration or repair.
- Review Structurally Compromised Buildings reports, Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) compliance reports and other local law related filings manually and in DOB NOW Safety.
- Meet with owners, Architects or Engineer of Record, and permitted licensed General Contractors to review project status and review compliance with building codes, laws, rules, bulletins, and enforcement initiatives for application approvals and permits.
- Prepare reports and recommendations on the approval of applications and the issuance of permits for building construction.
- Engage in research, investigations, studies and examinations related to the construction, alterations or demolition of structures subject to the provisions of the Construction Code.
- On occasion, shall be required to perform fieldwork to make on site determination of structural stability and safety.
- Perform audits of engineering drawings regarding compromised buildings of low and high-rise new/existing buildings.
- Perform audits/background investigation of design professionals.
- Act as a technical resource on building related issues for the public and the Department Technical and Inspectorial Staff.
- On occasion, represent the Department as expert and fact witness on technical and policy related matters in various legal proceedings, court proceedings, depositions, and Office of Administrative Trials (OATH)/Environmental Control Board (ECB) hearings.
- Provide interpretations of the NYC Construction Codes and other applicable laws, rules, regulations including historic codes.
- Assist the Office of Technical Affairs and Code Development in the NYC Construction Code revisions related to structural and foundation provisions.
- Prepare incident/special reports for Existing Buildings Compliance executive staff to assist in enforcement actions
- Issue violations and commissioner’s orders to owners and professionals.
- Attend work hours and off hours training seminars.
- Maintain service level and backlog as set by the Director.
- Assist with data analysis and determine trends as it relates to existing buildings.
- Support Existing Buildings Compliance cross training, incident support, special assignments and project management initiatives.
- Additional duties and projects as needed.
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS
Only permanent Plan Examiner (Buildings), applicants who pass the Plan Examiner (Buildings) exam, and applicants as indicated below will be considered. The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is administering an open competitive exam for Plan Examiner (Buildings) 8/5/2026-8/25/2026. For additional information and to file for Exam No. 7056, go to nyc.gov/examsforjobs.
Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York.
REMOTE WORK
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
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PLAN EXAMINER (BLDGS) - 22410
1. License or Registration Requirement: A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License or a valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
2. Education and Experience Requirement:
a. Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in architecture or civil engineering performing work in building design, building construction, or building equipment systems design, of which two years must be in building design or building equipment systems design; or
b. A Masters degree or higher in civil engineering, or a five-year Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture, and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in architecture or civil engineering performing work in building design, building construction, or building equipment systems design, of which two (2) years must be in building design or building equipment systems design.
- Strong working knowledge of the NYC Construction Code, rules, bulletins and Technical Policy and Procedure Notices (TPPNs) - Strong background and experience in design and construction as specifically related to façades of buildings - Excellent communication, verbal, and organizational skills - Knowledge of building materials and structural systems - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) Bluebeam
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
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.
