Lead Electrical Inspector - Fire Prevention

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

FDNY seeks two full-time Administrative Inspectors (Electrical) Non-Managerial in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of the Fire Alarm Inspection Unit, the selected candidates will direct a subdivision of field inspectors and ensure life safety inspections meet codes.

Candidates must meet the qualifications listed, including licensing or apprenticeship options. The role requires interpreting NYC codes, performing administrative duties, monitoring high-level

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time experience as electrician/inspector with supervisory time.
• Five years in similar roles with supervisory time plus educational credits or training.
• Three-year apprentice program in electrical trade with further experience or education.
• Professional engineer license or registered architect with supervisory experience.
• Equivalency of the above with adequate supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct a subdivision of field inspectors ensuring life safety inspections meet codes and standards.
• Interpret NYC codes, rules and regulations.
• Perform administrative duties including evaluation of field reports and meetings with design engineers/contractors.
• Monitor high-level projects.
• Conduct presentations.
• May serve as departmental representative for citywide code committees.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Code interpretation

Project monitoring

Administrative duties

Public safety knowledge

Education

Professional engineer license

Electrical engineering education credits

Apprentice program in electrical trade

Job description

FDNY seeks two full-time Administrative Inspectors (Electrical) Non-Managerial in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of the Fire Alarm Inspection Unit, the selected candidates will direct a subdivision of field inspectors and ensure life safety inspections meet codes.

Candidates must meet the qualifications listed, including licensing or apprenticeship options. The role requires interpreting NYC codes, performing administrative duties, monitoring high-level