City Of New York

Electrical Inspector

City Of New York$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Permanent title of Supervisor of Electrical Installations and Maintenance required, or eligibility on Civil Service Exam #4105.
  • Minimum four years of experience in electrical installations, repair, or inspection.
  • At least two years of experience must involve significant facilities of 100,000 square feet or multiple multi-story buildings.
  • Educational qualifications can substitute for experience (up to 60 semester credits).
  • Experience in city agencies performing relevant duties preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise electrical installations for street lighting, signals, and construction projects.
  • Ensure compliance with contracts and accuracy in billing processes.
  • Direct the issuance of street lighting orders and manage related inspections.
  • Interface with city agencies to explain standards and inspect materials and equipment.
  • Monitor contractor performance and investigate site-related complaints.
  • Prepare contracts for Street Light and Signals Maintenance.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on important infrastructure projects in the city.
  • Engagement with multiple city agencies and stakeholders.
  • Professional development opportunities within a city agency.
  • Potential for career advancement within the electrical and maintenance field.
  • Job stability within the public sector.
Full 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.

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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.

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