Chief Inspector, Electrical

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Buildings is seeking an Administrative Inspector (Electrical) to oversee a unit responsible for inspecting electrical installations in buildings to ensure compliance with NYC Construction Codes and Electrical Code. You will plan, direct, and coordinate work, supervise staff, enforce laws, testify as needed, and maintain thorough records and reports.

The role requires extensive experience in electrical inspection and a valid professional license.

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations for light, heat and/or power distribution, at least eighteen months in a managerial capacity.
• Five years as described in 1 with 18 months in a managerial capacity and 60 credits towards a degree in electrical engineering or two years of technical school training.
• Completion of an apprentice program in electrical trade or inspection with required related experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to 1–3 with at least two years of experience as described in 1.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the unit.
• Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Inform staff of problems requiring senior staff intervention.
• Meet inspectors regularly to resolve concerns about duties or policies.
• Meet with unit personnel monthly to review operations.
• Deploy personnel for maximum efficiency and service.
• Explain and enforce laws and rules relevant to the field.
• Testify as needed (ECB, depositions, court).
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Issue stop work orders when necessary.
• Represent the Department at meetings with public/private entities.
• Plan and conduct special surveys and investigations.
• Identify unsafe building conditions and refer for engineering review.

Education

Professional Engineer license (P.E.) or Registered Architect

Job description

• Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $100,000 to $125,000
• Compensation: USD 62,407 - USD 114,727

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.

• 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.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

ADMIN INSPECTOR (ELECTRICAL)NM - 1007B

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.

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.

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