Chief Inspector, Electrical

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Buildings Department seeks an Administrative Inspector (Electrical) to lead a unit of inspectors, ensure code compliance, and enforce safety standards across the city. The role involves directing senior staff, testifying when required, and coordinating with public and private stakeholders.

The position offers a path through civil service with remote work up to two days weekly and potential for career advancement within NYC’s municipal government.

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time experience as electrician/designer/inspector in electrical installations with 18 months in supervisory capacity
• Five years of experience with 18 months in supervisory capacity plus relevant credits or training as described
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship with extended experience or equivalent combinations
• A professional engineer or architect license with supervisory experience
• Equivalent education/experience with 2+ years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a unit for efficient inspection work and attain target goals
• Direct and coordinate unit work and supervise subordinates
• Inform staff of issues requiring senior intervention
• Meet regularly with inspectors to discuss duties and policies
• Deploy personnel for maximum efficiency and service to the public
• Explain and enforce applicable laws and rules
• Testify as needed at ECB, depositions, and court
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Issue stop work orders when necessary
• Represent the Department in meetings with public/private entities
• Plan and conduct surveys and investigations
• Identify unsafe building conditions and refer for engineering review
• May operate a vehicle in performance of duties

Skills

Construction Codes

Electrical Code

Computer literacy

Communication

Organizational skills

Managerial skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

60 credits toward electrical engineering degree

Two years of training in electrical program

Apprentice program in electrical trade

Professional Engineer license

Registered Architect license

Job description

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.

Under Direction

• Manage a unit responsible for conducting efficient and effective inspection work to attain target goals. Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of a unit. Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Through the chain of command, inform the appropriate staff of problems or issues that require the intervention of senior staff.
• Meet with inspectors on a regular basis to resolve any concerns they may have about their duties or Department policies or procedures.
• Meet collectively with all unit personnel at least once per month to review unit concerns and operations.
• Deploy personnel to ensure maximum efficiency and optimum service to public.
• Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
• Testify as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
• Maintain records and make reports.
• Issue stop work orders as necessary.
• Represent the Department at meetings and conferences with representatives of public agencies and private entities.
• Plan and conduct special surveys and investigations.
• Determine unsafe building conditions and refer unsafe conditions for engineering review.
• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS

Only permanent Administrative Inspectors (Electrical), applicants who are passed the Administrative Inspector (Electrical) 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.

ADMIN INSPECTOR (ELECTRICAL)NM - 1007B

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven 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, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity; or
• Five years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity 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) four years of experience as described in “1” above, or (b) two years of experience as described in “1” above plus either 60 credits or two years of education as described in ”2” above.
• A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law, and at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. All candidates must have at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes and Electrical Code - Computer literacy - Excellent communication, organizational, managerial, and leadership skills - Detail-oriented

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.

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.

, $62,407.00 – $114,727.00