Maintenance Supervisor

City of New York•New York, NY

19d•$62,407 - $150,876

About The Position

The Division of Traffic Operations’ Electrical Inspections Unit seeks an Administrative Inspector (Electrical) to oversee a citywide team of Electrical Inspectors responsible for a comprehensive electrical inspection program for illuminated traffic control and street lighting devices under NYCDOT jurisdiction. The role also oversees maintenance operations for traffic and street lighting systems across all five boroughs. The position runs monthly streetlight and traffic maintenance meetings; oversees streetlight and traffic art cases; and may manage borough operations in the absence of the Administrative Electrical Inspectors (Borough Chiefs). It also oversees maintenance of RTPI units and Wayfinders, prepares inspection reports regarding compliance with Department specifications, and assists with change orders describing modifications or substantial changes to existing contracts and projects. The Administrative Inspector coordinates and inspects attachments by authorized users of equipment under NYCDOT authority, certifies completed and accepted work before signing off on payments, and directs inspections and investigations of complaints from civilians, the Commissioner, elected officials, and other sources. Some assignments may require a driver’s license. A New York State driver’s license with no restrictions is preferred and must be maintained throughout the appointment if possessed for this role. Candidates must be serving permanently as an Administrative Inspector (Electrical), or must have filed for the open-competitive Administrative Inspector (Electrical), Exam #2071. The Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in New York City and to maintain and enhance transportation infrastructure.

Requirements

Must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative Inspector (Electrical), or must have filed for the open-competitive Administrative Inspector (Electrical), Exam #2071.
Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: 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, including at least 18 months in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity; or five years of such experience including at least 18 months in such a capacity, plus 60 credits toward a degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology, or two years of full-time training in an acceptable electrical program at an accredited technical school.
An alternative qualification pathway is completion of an electrical trade or electrical inspection apprentice program at least three years long, plus either four years of the specified experience or two years of that experience and the stated education or credits.
An alternative qualification pathway is a New York State professional engineer or registered architect license and at least two years of the specified experience, including at least 18 months in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity.
Equivalent education and/or experience may qualify, but candidates must have at least two years of the specified experience, including at least 18 months in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity.

Nice To Haves

A New York State driver’s license with no restrictions is preferred; it must be maintained throughout the appointment if held for this position.

Responsibilities

Oversee a citywide team of Electrical Inspectors and the electrical inspection program for illuminated traffic control and street lighting devices under NYCDOT jurisdiction.
Oversee maintenance operations for traffic and street lighting systems across all five boroughs.
Run monthly streetlight and traffic maintenance meetings.
Oversee streetlight and traffic art cases.
Manage borough operations when Administrative Electrical Inspectors (Borough Chiefs) are absent, as needed.
Oversee maintenance of RTPI units and Wayfinders.
Prepare inspection reports regarding compliance with Department specifications.
Assist in preparing change orders detailing modifications or substantial changes to existing contracts and projects.
Coordinate and inspect attachments by authorized users of equipment under NYCDOT authority.
Certify completion and acceptance of work performed and sign off on payments.
Direct inspections and investigations of complaints from civilians, the Commissioner, elected officials, and other sources.