Traffic Control Inspector

***In order to be considered for this position the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Control Inspector or must have filed for Open Competitive Exam #3062 for Traffic
Control Inspector and provide proof of filing or be eligible under the 55a program.***


The Parking Facilities and Capital Projects Group is responsible for the management and operation of all DOT Municipal Parking Facilities including eight (8) Municipal Parking Garages and thirty (30) Municipal Parking Fields. The unit is seeking to hire a Traffic Control Inspector Level I (TCI) to work under close supervision to inspect monitor and report the condition of Municipal Parking Facilities across the five boroughs. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and continued operation of all DOT municipal parking facilities. The tasks for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Perform site visits and inspection of parking garages and fields to assess their overall condition cleanliness service and safety; identify any defects damages or maintenance issues in municipal parking facilities; report conditions to management and stakeholders.
Monitor the performance of parking operators to ensure adherence to contractual agreement and specifications.
Conduct field studies and surveys including but not limited to surveys of lighting conditions parking spaces roadway conditions pedestrian walkways field measurements fences abandoned vehicles traffic control devices parking meters ADA compliance and occupancy.
Prepare detailed reports and diagrams of observed field conditions and survey results.
Inspect complete work to ensure compliance with established standards and specifications.
Monitor the installation and/or removal of traffic and parking devices such as signs signals Muni
meters pavement markings and ramps.
Maintain records and databases of parking facilities reports and surveys.
Participate in monthly meetings with garage operators to review performance and address garage concerns.
Make and investigate 311 complaints of Municipal Parking facilities.
Attend depositions and legal proceedings related to parking facilities when required.
Perform other related duties.

TCls must drive a motor vehicle to and from work assignments. Some physical activities performed in environmental conditions includes bending and lifting to use equipment such as a measuring wheel exposure to vehicle emissions over extensive intervals of time standing climbing up/down stairwells and/or walking outdoors for long periods in all kinds of weather. TCls use Computer database programs i.e. Access Excel SIMS and related operational business systems.


All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to and search for Job ID #: 648021
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at and follow the
Careers Link and search for Job ID #: 648021
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.
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Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs./ 6am to 2pm/ MF



Work Location: 3402 Queens Blvd. LIC NY 11101

Qualifications :

1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States 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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime