New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection ยท 6 hours ago
Inspector
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is dedicated to enhancing the economic lives of New Yorkers and ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws. The Inspector role involves conducting inspections and enforcement actions to protect consumers and maintain marketplace integrity.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducting field enforcement, undercover inspections and participating in multi-agency enforcement actions
Enforcing laws and regulations relating to weights and measures through testing, sealing, condemning or confiscating weighing and measuring devices (may include petroleum products)
Inspecting and investigating trade practices to detect and eliminate consumer deception; inspecting and investigating all categories of trades and occupations licensed by Consumer and Worker Protection
Lifting weights, walking, using mass transit, and climbing stairs
Completing reports on complaints investigated, violations identified and special inspections using tablets, computers, and/or written documents
Preparing summonses and testifying at hearings
Utilizing computer systems for email correspondences, uploading and saving evidence, and researching in, and attaining assignments from agency web-based system/tablet operating system
Communicating clearly and concisely both written and verbally
Administrative duties such as copying and scanning
Maintaining a professional demeanor with excellent customer service skills; and
Performing other related work
Qualification
Required
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of full-time, satisfactory experience conducting investigations or inspections for a consumer or worker protection agency
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience, which is equivalent to '1' above. College education may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment
Conducting field enforcement, undercover inspections and participating in multi-agency enforcement actions
Enforcing laws and regulations relating to weights and measures through testing, sealing, condemning or confiscating weighing and measuring devices (may include petroleum products)
Inspecting and investigating trade practices to detect and eliminate consumer deception; inspecting and investigating all categories of trades and occupations licensed by Consumer and Worker Protection
Lifting weights, walking, using mass transit, and climbing stairs
Completing reports on complaints investigated, violations identified and special inspections using tablets, computers, and/or written documents
Preparing summonses and testifying at hearings
Utilizing computer systems for email correspondences, uploading and saving evidence, and researching in, and attaining assignments from agency web-based system/tablet operating system
Communicating clearly and concisely both written and verbally
Administrative duties such as copying and scanning
Maintaining a professional demeanor with excellent customer service skills
Performing other related work
Preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft programs
Fluency in a language in addition to English a plus
Detail oriented and organized
Candidate must be experienced and comfortable driving any city vehicle (which may include a large vehicle) throughout the five boroughs of New York City
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase