Electrical Inspector

City of New York•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) works to ensure the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution. This position inspects electrical installations, repairs, and alterations for compliance with applicable codes, laws, Department rules, and approved plans and specifications, under general supervision. The Electrical Inspector performs inspections and investigations, explains and enforces electrical standards, and issues violations and work orders when necessary. The role may also include reviewing applications, supervising subordinate employees, assisting a supervisor, maintaining records, and testifying in administrative or legal proceedings. The work involves travel to inspection sites and may take place in damp, dusty, dark, smoky, or acrid areas. Inspectors may be assigned shifts that include nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required at appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Certain assignments require Special Patrolman status, and candidates residing in New York City must apply for that status at appointment.

Requirements

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations, light, heat, or power distribution, traffic signals, fire alarm detection, or communication systems; or an accepted equivalent combination of experience and education or training.
Alternatively, three years of the specified experience plus either 60 college 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.
Alternatively, completion of an electrical trade or electrical inspection apprentice program at least three years long, plus either two years of the specified experience or 60 credits or two years of education as described in the qualifications.
Alternatively, a New York State professional engineer license or registered architect license, or education and/or experience equivalent to the stated pathways.
Possess a valid motor vehicle driver license issued by New York State at appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
For certain assignments, qualify for and maintain Special Patrolman status for the duration of the assignment.
Candidates residing in New York City must apply for Special Patrolman status at appointment.

Responsibilities

Inspect electrical installations for buildings and other structures for compliance with applicable building and electrical codes, laws, rules, and approved plans and specifications.
Periodically inspect electrical wiring in combustible occupancies and places of public assembly.
Conduct joint inspections with FDNY at fire and accident scenes to investigate potential electrical defects.
Inspect fire and accident scenes for violations of applicable construction and electrical codes, Department rules, and other laws and rules.
Investigate complaints about defective electrical installations reported as fire, shock, or other hazards, and issue verbal or written correction instructions.
Study drawings to obtain details needed for inspections.
Explain and enforce electrical standards, laws, and rules relevant to the field.
Issue violations, summonses, and stop work orders, and explain violating conditions to recipients.
Verify licenses of onsite workers.
Testify as needed, including at ECB proceedings, depositions, and court.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
May assign, supervise, review, and evaluate subordinate employees' work.
May review applications relevant to the field.
May assist a supervisor.