Inspector (Electrical)

Inspectors (Electrical), under general supervision, perform technical work in the inspection of electrical installations, repairs or alterations to ensure conformance to codes, standards, plans or specifications. They inspect electrical installations in connection with light, heat or power for buildings, parks, playgrounds, stores, bridges, docks, piers, or other structures, in the process of construction or repair, in order to insure compliance with the New York building and electrical codes; approve plans and specifications; make periodic inspections of electrical wiring in combustible occupancies and places of public assembly; inspect scenes of fires and accidents to determine whether the fire or accident was caused by electrical defect, or whether violations of New York City construction codes, electrical code, department rules, and other pertinent laws and rules are present; investigate complaints of defective electrical installations which are reported as fire, shock or other hazard; and issue verbal or written instructions for correction; explain, interpret and enforce electrical standards, and relevant laws and rules; issue violations, summonses, and stop work orders; appear as witnesses in court; prepare reports of inspections during the course of construction and at the completion of work; make special reports as directed; may supervise and train Apprentice Inspectors (Electrical); and operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties. All Inspectors (Electrical) perform related work.
Special Working Conditions:
Inspectors (Electrical) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. 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. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

How To Qualify:
You may be given the test before we verify your qualifications. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive an Admission Notice or score. As per Section 54(2) of the Civil Service Law, the education requirement needed to qualify must be met by September 22, 2027. The experience requirement needed to qualify must be met by the last day of the Application Period (September 22, 2026). The license needed to qualify must be obtained by September 30, 2026.

Education And Experience Requirements:
1. Five years of satisfactory full-time 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 semester 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 semester 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. The trade school, technical school, or vocational high school must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. This is required only if you need credit for your foreign education in this examination. For more information see the Foreign Education Evaluation Guide in the Required Information section. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must final submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee. Driver License Requirement: 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. Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Inspector (Electrical). Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Inspector (Electrical). Where appropriate, reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and/or to perform the essential functions of the job. Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed.
Residency Requirement Advisory:
City residency is not required for this position, unless you accept an appointment after selective certification for Special Patrolman (see below). English Require

The multiple-choice test will be given at a computer terminal. Your score on this test will be used to determine your place on an eligible list. You must achieve a score of at least 70% to pass the test. The multiple-choice test is designed to assess the extent to which candidates have certain knowledge and abilities determined to be important to the performance of the tasks of a Inspector (Electrical). Task areas to be tested are as follows: Inspection responsibilities, technical expertise, and administrative duties. The test may include questions on the knowledge of electrical principles and terminology; materials, tools and equipment used in the electrical trade; pertinent parts of the NYC Electrical Codes and other related codes; safe work practices; and the use of personal protective equipment; and other related areas. The test may also include questions requiring the use of any of the following abilities: Determining Causes of Defects and Corrective Action: determining causes of electrical defects and corrective action needed to repair defective electrical installations. Example: An Inspector (Electrical) may use this ability to perform inspections where electrical defects are present. Attention to Detail: paying close attention to detail and to the accuracy of one’s own and other’s work. Example: An Inspector (Electrical) may use this ability to identify mistakes or violations, and to produce accurate reports. Judgment and Decision Making: using sound judgment and making effective, timely decisions on the basis of the facts and information at hand. Example: An Inspector (Electrical) may use this ability to issue summonses in the field. Certain questions may need to be answered on the basis of documents or other information supplied to the candidates on the date of the multiple-choice exam.

City residency is not required for this position, unless you accept an appointment after selective certification for Special Patrolman (see below).