Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description
In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative Inspector (Electrical), or must have filed for the open-competitive Administrative Inspector (Electrical), Exam # 2071.

The Division of Traffic Operations’ Electrical Inspections Unit seeks to hire an Administrative Inspector (Electrical). The successful candidate will oversee a citywide team of Electrical Inspectors responsible for a comprehensive electrical inspection program for all illuminated traffic control and street lighting devices under the jurisdiction of NYCDOT. The role includes overseeing maintenance operations for both traffic and street lighting systems across all five boroughs.

The successful candidate will run monthly streetlight and traffic maintenance meetings, oversee streetlight and traffic art cases, and, in the absence of the Administrative Electrical Inspectors (Borough Chiefs), may step in to manage borough operations. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance of RTPI units and Wayfinders, preparing inspection reports regarding compliance with Department specifications, and assisting in preparing change orders detailing modifications or substantial changes to existing contracts and projects.

The Administrative Inspector will coordinate and inspect attachments by authorized users of equipment under NYCDOT authority, sign off on all payments upon certifying the completion and acceptance of work performed, and direct inspections and investigations of complaints originating from civilians, the Commissioner, elected officials, and other sources.

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions.. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.

ADMIN INSPECTOR (ELECTRICAL)NM - 1007B

Minimum Qualifications

1. Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations for light, heat and/or power distribution, traffic signals, fire alarm detection or communication systems, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity; or

2. Five years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity 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) four years of experience as described in “1” above, or (b) two years of experience as described in “1” above plus either 60 credits or two years of education as described in ”2” above.

4. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law, and at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity; or

5.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. All candidates must have at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

- Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills - Possesses strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) - Has knowledge of electrical installations for illuminated traffic control devices and street lighting equipment - Highly organized, able to think logically, and capable of managing multiple projects at the same time Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.