Chief Inspector, Electrical

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Buildings seeks an experienced Administrative Inspector (Electrical) to supervise a unit responsible for inspecting electrical installations in buildings for conformance with the Electrical Code and Department rules.

Under direction, you will plan and coordinate inspections, enforce compliance, maintain records, testify as needed, and liaise with staff and external agencies to ensure safe and lawful construction across NYC.

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations.
• At least 18 months in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity.
• License as a professional engineer or registered architect under NYS rules, or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a unit responsible for conducting inspection work to meet target goals.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
• Inform staff of problems or issues requiring senior intervention.
• Meet inspectors regularly to address duties and Department policies.
• Deploy personnel to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
• Testify at ECB, depositions, and court when required.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Issue stop work orders as necessary.
• Represent the Department at meetings with public agencies and private entities.
• Plan and conduct special surveys and investigations.
• Determine unsafe building conditions and refer for engineering review.
• Possibly operate a Department vehicle in performance of duties.

Skills

Electrical codes knowledge

Leadership and supervision

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Professional engineer license or NYS architecture 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.

This position manages the work of a unit responsible for the inspection of electrical installations, repairs and alterations in or on buildings and other structures for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Electrical Code, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5.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.

ADMIN INSPECTOR (ELECTRICAL)NM - 1007B