Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Assistant Chief Plan Examiner, Sidewalk Shed and Construction Progress Monitoring
$93,614 to $113,256 a year
Posted until September 28, 2026 · posted September 15, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
Competitive title
A job title where you show you are right for it by passing a competitive exam: multiple-choice, practical, education and experience, or a mix. On our job pages this shows as "Civil service exam title".
Mostly for people already in city service. The posting says:
“CIVIL SERVICE STATUS Unless the list is exhausted during recruitment for this position, only permanent Architects, applicants who are reachable on the Architect open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.”
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From ≈ $45.01 an hour · $3,601 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $28.01/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$3,588 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 15 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $221 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
- A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
- In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
- In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
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The work
What the job is.
Under direction of the Chief Plan Examiner of the Sidewalk Shed and Construction Progress Monitoring Unit (SSCPMU), with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, the Assistant Chief Plan Examiner will oversee SSCPMU plan examiners.
Read the rest, from the posting
SSCPMU is tasked with auditing a percentage of the reports that come in with the sidewalk shed permit renewals and reviewing extension requests for deadlines related to sidewalk sheds in place for Local Law 11/Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) buildings.
They will perform responsible detail-oriented work in the engineering or architectural analysis and review of building structures, building facades, sidewalk sheds and 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:
-Manage the technical staff within the Sidewalk Shed and Construction Progress Monitoring Unit. -Train newly hired plan examiners. -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. -Examine and review plans, designs, specifications and construction documents for the repair of buildings requiring sidewalk sheds under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings to note compliance with and violation of NYC Construction Codes. -Review FISP compliance reports and other local law related filings and documents in DOB NOW Safety as needed for audit reviews. -Prepare a list of objections in accordance with Construction Code and other rules, regulations or legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed building repair. -Assign, coordinate, and manage workload of technical staff. -Review and approve plan examiner timesheets.
-Evaluate performance of plan examiners. -Spot check plan examiner objection sheets for Quality Control. -Provide interpretations of the NYC Construction Codes and other applicable laws, rules, regulations including historic codes. -Assist with data analysis and determining trends as they relate to sidewalk sheds and buildings under façade repair. -Respond to field emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as required. -Provide technical advice to senior management and public entities. -Support Engineering Services division cross training, incident response, special assignments, and project management, as directed. -Additional duties and projects, as needed.
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS Unless the list is exhausted during recruitment for this position, only permanent Architects, applicants who are reachable on the Architect open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.
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.
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.
Skills they'd like
- Strong working knowledge of the NYC Construction Code, rules, bulletins and Technical Policy and Procedure Notices (TPPNs)
All the skills they list
- Strong background and experience in design and construction 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, Teams) and Bluebeam
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.