Electrical Field Inspector – Fire Safety

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention seeks qualified candidates for the Associate Inspector (Electrical) title. This open-competitive role is available to permanent civil service incumbents or applicants who have filed for Exam #6020, to help safeguard life and property across the city.

The inspector reviews electrical installations, fire alarm systems, and life safety compliance plans, licenses firms, and monitors public safety conditions.

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time experience as electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations.
• Four years of experience plus credentials (60 credits toward degree in electrical eng/tech, or equivalent).
• Three-year apprentice program with related experience or higher education credits.
• A professional engineer or architect license as per NY Education Law.
• Education/experience equivalent to the above requirements.
• Supervisory experience after meeting minimum requirements for Assignment Level II.

Skills

Life safety systems knowledge

NFPA knowledge

RCNY and Administrative Code knowledge

Fire alarm experience

Verbal and written communication

Education

Six years of full-time experience as electrician/designer/inspector in electrical installations

Four years experience + 60 credits towards electrical degree or two years of technical school

Three-year apprentice program in electrical trade or inspection

Professional engineer license or registered architect license

Equivalent education/experience to 1–3 above

One-year supervisory experience after minimum requirements (for Assignment Level II)

Job description

New York City Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention seeks qualified candidates for the Associate Inspector (Electrical) title. This open-competitive role is available to permanent civil service incumbents or applicants who have filed for Exam #6020, to help safeguard life and property across the city.

The inspector reviews electrical installations, fire alarm systems, and life safety compliance plans, licenses firms, and monitors public safety conditions.