Assistant Chief Inspector, Electrical

City of New York; All (MO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vital role as an Assistant Chief Inspector in the City of New York. This position requires overseeing inspections, staff management, and ensuring compliance with local construction and safety codes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in electrical systems and excel at communication and organization.

Qualifications

• Six years as electrician or inspector, or relevant education.
• Knowledge of NYC Construction Codes is important.
• Experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Inspector with inspections and supervision.
• Monitor safety compliance with NYC codes.
• Investigate accidents and incidents on-site.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Blueprint Reading

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

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The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. We are committed to becoming a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. We are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable and transparent.

This position assists a Chief Inspector responsible for the management of an inspection unit and performs supervisory work in the inspection of buildings, other structures, and/or devices in the assigned discipline for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

Under Direction

• Assists the Chief Inspector in conducting efficient and effective inspection work to attain target goals. Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of a team or unit.
• Prepares work schedules and monitors outcomes of inspections.
• Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates. Prioritizes assignments and coordinates workflow to ensure timely achievement of unit goals.
• Ensures that inspections are conducted in accordance with New York City Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution and Department rules and regulations.
• When conducting inspections in the field, responds to, reports and investigates accidents, incidents and complaints; issues violations, summonses and stop work orders; and verifies licenses of onsite workers. Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections.
• Explains and enforces laws and rules relevant to the field.
• Makes joint inspections with other inspectors and makes special field inspections.
• Testifies as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• May train subordinates in their duties.
• May review applications relevant to the field.
• Represents the Department at meetings and conferences with representatives of public agencies and private entities.
• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
  
  

REMOTE WORK

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS

Only permanent Associate Inspectors (Electrical), applicants who are reachable on the Associate Inspector (Electrical) promotion list for the Department of Buildings, applicants who passed Inspector (Electrical) Exam No 3050, 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.

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 #.

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ASSOCIATE INSPECTOR (ELECTRICA - 31643

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations for light, heat and/or power distribution, traffic signals, fire alarm detection or communication systems; or
• Four years of experience as described in “1” above, and one of the following: (a) 60 credits towards a degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university; or (b) Two years of full-time training in an acceptable electrical program in an accredited technical school; or
• Completion of an apprentice program, at least three years in length, in the electrical trade or electrical inspection and either (a) three years of experience as described in “1” above or (b) one year of experience as described in “1” above and 60 credits or two years of education as described in “2” above; or
• A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above.
• To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as described in “1” above, in a supervisory capacity.
  
  

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and other applicable laws and rules under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings Computer literacy Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to explain technical requirements in lay terms Excellent organizational skills Ability to read and interpret blueprint plans and specifications

55a Program

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. If you are eligible for and would like to be considered under the 55-a program, please indicate that on your resume and cover letter.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.

, $78,724.00 – $90,533.00

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