Electrical Inspector

City of New York•New York, NY

3d•$65,962 - $75,856•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) enforces the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution and works to support safe, lawful, and compliant development. The Electrical Inspector performs technical inspections of electrical installations, repairs, and alterations to determine whether they comply with applicable codes, laws, rules, approved plans, and specifications. Work is performed under general supervision and may include assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating subordinate staff, reviewing relevant applications, and assisting a supervisor. The role includes inspecting electrical work in buildings and other structures, investigating potential electrical hazards and defects, and coordinating with the FDNY at fires and accidents. Inspectors explain and enforce applicable standards, issue violations and work orders, verify workers’ licenses, maintain inspection records, prepare reports, and testify when needed. The position is citywide; unit assignment and work location depend on operational needs, and transfers may occur with sufficient notice. Inspectors travel by vehicle to inspection sites and may walk, climb ladders and stairs, stand for extended periods, maintain balance on narrow or elevated walkways, and climb around obstacles. Work areas may be damp, dusty, dark, smoky, or acrid. Shifts may include nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. At appointment, candidates must have a New York State-valid motor vehicle driver license and maintain it throughout employment. Candidates residing in New York City must apply for Special Patrolman status at appointment; certain assignments require qualifying for and maintaining that status.

Requirements

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations, lighting, heating and/or power distribution, traffic signals, fire alarm detection, or communication systems; or an accepted equivalent combination of experience and education/training.
Alternatively, three years of the specified experience plus either 60 credits toward a degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university, 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 apprenticeship of at least three years, 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 issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law.
At appointment, possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State and maintain it throughout employment.
Candidates residing in New York City must apply for Special Patrolman status at appointment; certain assignments require qualification for and maintenance of that status.

Responsibilities

Inspect electrical installations related to lighting, heating, and power in buildings and other structures for compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, approved plans, and specifications.
Periodically inspect electrical wiring in combustible occupancies and places of public assembly.
Conduct joint inspections with the FDNY at fire and accident scenes concerning 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 for inspections.
Explain and enforce relevant electrical standards, laws, and rules.
Issue violations, summonses, and stop work orders.
Verify licenses of onsite workers.
Advise recipients of violations about the nature of the violating condition.
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 and assist a supervisor.