ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 5175
Under general
supervision, an employee in this class inspects and tests residential,
commercial and industrial electrical installations and repairs to ensure
adherence to regulatory codes, including the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code. Work is
independently planned and carried to completion, and is reviewed through oral
and written reports. Does related work
as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Inspects and tests residential,
commercial and industrial electrical installations and repairs to town and
other regulatory codes;
Tests electrical lines to ensure
proper functioning;
Investigates complaints of
violations of electrical codes;
Examines specifications, blue prints
and plans of electrical installations for compliance with codes and standards;
Upon completion of electrical
projects, performs final inspections, approves or disapproves projects and
prepares appropriate documentation;
Discusses electrical installations
with contractors, property owners and interested parties to explain and
interpret electrical codes and standards;
Writes reports regarding project
conditions, actions taken and recommendations for further action.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge
of methods and practices involved in installing, repairing and maintaining a
variety of electrical installations, equipment and appliances; thorough
knowledge of possible defects and faults in electrical systems and appliances,
and of standard testing practices; thorough knowledge of the codes and
regulations governing electrical installations in the County; ability to detect
and locate defective wiring and to ascertain the required remediation; ability
to read and interpret electrical construction plans and specifications; ability
to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; ability to
keep records and to write reports; ability to express oneself clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's
Degree in Electrical Engineering, and one (1) year of experience in the maintenance,
installation or inspection of structural electrical systems; or,
b) Graduation from a standard senior
high school, vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma, and five (5) years of experience in the maintenance, installation or
inspection of structural electrical systems; or,
c) An equivalent combination of
education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).
NOTE: Education with
courses in an electrician program from a trade school that is accredited,
registered or licensed by a State Education Department may be substituted for
experience beyond high school, to a maximum of two (2) years.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
At the time of appointment, and
during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to
operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
All employees hired after January 1,
1985 must successfully complete the required basic training program entitled
Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Personnel, established by the State of
New York Fire Fighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education
Commission. The program must be completed
in the appropriate time period as specified in the regulations, and upon
completion, the required in-service training programs must be attended as
scheduled.
R08/04/03
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
Review 10/22/18