Electrical Apprentice Jobs in Butler, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Company Description
Job Description
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. We are committed to becoming the premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our City safer.
This position performs work in the inspection of electrical installations, repairs or alterations for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Electrical Code, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.
Under general supervision:
- Performs technical inspections electrical installations in connection with light, heat or power for buildings and other structures for compliance with the New York building and electrical codes, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.
- Makes periodic inspections of electrical wiring in combustible occupancies and places of public assembly.
- Performs joint inspections with FDNY at scenes of fires and other accidents regarding potential electrical defects.
- Inspects scenes of fires or accidents to determine whether violations of NYC Construction Codes, Electrical Code, Department rules, and other pertinent laws and rules are present
- Investigates complaints of defective electrical installations which are reported as fire, shock or other hazard and issues verbal or written instructions for correction.
- Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections.
- Explains and enforces electrical standards, and laws and rules relevant to the field.
- Issues violations, summonses, and stop work orders.
- Verifies licenses of onsite workers.
- When issuing violations, advises the recipient of the nature of the violating condition.
- Testifies as needed, including at ECB, depositions, and court.
- Maintains records and makes reports.
- May assign, supervise, review and evaluate work of subordinates.
- May review applications relevant to the field.
- May assist supervisor.
Some of the physical activities performed by Inspectors (Electrical) and environmental conditions experienced are: driving vehicles to and from inspection sites; walking to and from inspection sites and during inspections; climbing and descending ladders and stairs to get to areas which must be inspected; standing for extended periods of time; maintaining balance while walking over narrow walkways or areas that are elevated; climbing around and over various objects; and working in areas that may be damp, dusty, dark, smoky or acrid.
Special Working Conditions: Inspectors may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Additional Information
At the time of appointment 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 or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
At the time of appointment, all candidates residing in New York City must apply to receive Special Patrolman status.
Work Location - Citywide:
Unit assignment and work location are based on operational need. Transfers may occur at any time with sufficient notice.
To Apply:
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INSPECTOR (ELECTRICAL FOR PAYR - 31623
Qualifications
1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations, light, heat and/or power distribution, traffic signals, fire alarm detection or communication systems; or
2. Three years of experience as described in "1" above, and one of the following:
(a)60 credits towards a degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university; or
(b)Two years of full-time training in an acceptable electrical program in an accredited technical school; or"
3. Completion of an apprentice program, at least three years in length, in the electrical trade or electrical inspection and either (a) two years of experience as described in "1" above or (b) 60 credits or two years of education as described in "2" above; or
4. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law; or
5. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1," "2," or "3" above.
License Requirements
At the time of appointment, you must possess 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.
For certain assignments, candidates must qualify for appointment as Special Patrolman. This status must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.