Electrical Inspector

Agency

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Supervisor of Electrical Installations and Maintenance, or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Supervisor of Installations and Maintenance Exam #4105. The Division of Traffic Operations’ Electrical Inspections Unit seeks to hire four Supervisor of Electrical Installations and Maintenance Level 1 positions. . The candidates will supervise electrical installations for street lighting, signals, or capital construction projects; ensure contract compliance and billing accuracy and review related plans and specifications. Direct and follow up on the issuance of street lighting orders, enforcement compliance, and related inspections. The successful candidate will interface with outside city agencies. The candidates will supervise electrical installations for street lighting, signals, or capital construction projects; ensure contract compliance and billing accuracy and review related plans and specifications. Direct and follow up on the issuance of street lighting orders, enforcement compliance, and related inspections. The successful candidate will interface with outside city agencies, explain standards, inspect materials, and installed equipment; supervise construction performed by contractors; investigate complaints, monitor site improvement, check repairs and installations; prepare Street Light and/or Signals Maintenance contracts. Perform other related duties.

Minimum qualifications

1. Four years of full-time satisfactory experience in the installation, repair and/or inspection of electrical equipment, at least two years of which must have involved a large building or facility of at least 100,000 square feet or a number of buildings of at least 3 stories, adding up to a total of at least 100,000 square feet; or 2. A combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the four years of experience required in “1" above. College education leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering or engineering technology may be substituted for the required experience in the installation, repair and/or inspection of buildings and/or facilities on the basis of 5 semester credits for two months of experience up to a maximum of 60 semester credits. However, to qualify, candidates must have at least two years of the required experience in the installation, repair and/or inspection of electrical equipment in a building or facility of at least 100,000 square feet or a number of buildings of at least 3 stories, adding up to a total of at least 100,000 square feet; or 3. One year of full-time satisfactory experience working for a city agency or authority governed by the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York performing the full range of duties in the installation, repair and/or inspection of electrical equipment and/or systems in buildings, grounds, and/or facilities. This requirement is applicable for this examination only. Experience which is primarily as an apprentice, helper or laborer is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements. Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

Preferred skills

• Experience in performing detailed internal audits. • Demonstrates technical proficiency in using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel • Detailed-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated • Possess strong analytical, organizational, communication, and writing skills Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

Additional information

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Supervisor of Electrical Installations and Maintenance or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Supervisor of Installations and Maintenance Exam #4105. As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF. This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37

How to apply

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 793875 Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 793875 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

Hours and shift

35 HRS/ TBD

Residency

New York City Residency is not required for this position.