Chief Inspector, Electrical

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.

To Apply: Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #.

Note:

Only Those Candidates Under Consideration Will Be

CONTACTED.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position