Supervisor Electrician

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

Under general supervision, Supervisor Electricians oversee electricians and other assigned personnel performing the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of electrical apparatus, equipment, and wiring circuits for buildings, bridges, elevated structures, and/or traffic control systems. Work is performed according to the provisions of the Administrative Code and electrical practice in New York City.

The position involves preparing and overseeing work performed by electricians, electrician’s helpers, and other assigned personnel; making decisions about work procedures; preparing work schedules and assignments; conducting field inspections related to electrical installations and system components; preparing job orders and tool and material requisitions; supervising the complete operation of the department shop; consulting with staff, contractors, inspectors, and manufacturers’ representatives; and maintaining records and preparing reports. All Supervisor Electricians perform related work.

Candidates must be permanently serving in the title of Supervisor Electrician or reachable on the Department of Transportation promotional list for Supervisor Electrician, Exam #4558. Some assignments may require a driver’s license. The listed license requirements specify a New York State motor vehicle driver license, which must be maintained throughout employment. Ability to operate a motor vehicle or related transport equipment to access work sites is a plus.

Requirements

• Must be permanently serving in the title of Supervisor Electrician or reachable on the DOT promotional list for Supervisor Electrician, Exam #4558.
• Six years of full-time satisfactory electrician experience acquired within the last fifteen years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity; or at least four years of such experience plus qualifying electrician’s helper or apprentice experience, or approved trade, technical, or vocational high-school electrical training to make up the remaining experience.
• Regardless of the experience pathway, must have at least one year of full-time satisfactory experience as a supervising electrician acquired within the last fifteen years.
• A motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State; all licenses must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle or related transport equipment to access work sites.
• Preference for a driver’s license valid in New York State with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electricians and other assigned personnel installing, repairing, replacing, and maintaining electrical apparatus, equipment, and wiring circuits.
• Prepare and oversee the work of electricians, electrician’s helpers, and other assigned personnel on electrical installations for light, heat, and power in or on buildings and/or traffic control systems.
• Make decisions regarding work procedures.
• Prepare work schedules and make work assignments.
• Conduct field inspections of electrical installations and system components to assess work progress and the need for alterations, maintenance, or repairs.
• Prepare job orders and tool and material requisitions.
• Supervise the complete operation of the department shop.
• Consult with staff personnel, contractors, inspectors, and manufacturers’ representatives regarding department work.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Perform related work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed