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About the Role

This position performs work in the inspection of electrical installations, repairs or alterations for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Electrical Code, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical inspections of electrical installations for compliance with codes, laws, rules, and approved plans.
• Makes periodic inspections of electrical wiring in combustible occupancies and places of public assembly.
• Performs joint inspections with FDNY at fire scenes regarding potential electrical defects.
• Inspects fire or accident scenes to determine code violations.
• Investigates complaints of defective electrical installations and issues instructions for correction.
• Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections.
• Explains and enforces electrical standards, laws, and rules.
• Issues violations, summonses, and stop work orders.
• Verifies licenses of onsite workers.
• Advises recipients of the nature of violating conditions when issuing violations.
• Testifies as needed in various legal settings.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• May assign, supervise, review, and evaluate subordinates.
• May review applications relevant to the field.
• May assist supervisor.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations, light, heat and/or power distribution, traffic signals, fire alarm detection or communication systems.
• Three years of experience as described above, and 60 credits towards a degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience as described above, and two years of full-time training in an acceptable electrical program in an accredited technical school.
• Completion of an apprentice program, at least three years in length, in the electrical trade or electrical inspection and either two years of experience as described in the first requirement or 60 credits or two years of education as described in the second and third requirements.
• A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above requirements.
• Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.
• Must maintain a motor vehicle driver license for the duration of employment.
• Candidates residing in New York City must apply to receive Special Patrolman status at the time of appointment.
• May be disqualified for moving violations, license suspension(s), or an accident record.

Skills

• Electrical installation inspection
• Code enforcement
• Plan review
• Fire safety
• Electrical systems knowledge
• License verification
• Testifying
• Record keeping
• Reporting

Location

• Citywide

Work Type

• Full-time
• Shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

Experience Level

• 5 years of experience
• 3 years of experience

Education Level

• 60 credits towards a degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
• Two years of full-time training in an acceptable electrical program
• Completion of an apprentice program

Salary/Compensations

• USD 65962 - USD 75856

About the Company

• The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) 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 the premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our City safer.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.