Assistant Plan Examiner, Elevators

Under general supervision, Assistant Plan Examiner, Elevators will perform responsible and detailed oriented work, including but not limited to the following.
- Reviewing Jobs/applications submitted online by applicants utilizing DOB NOW: Build Online Computer System.
- Thoroughly examining the design and/or plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, modification, or repair of elevators and conveying systems under the jurisdiction of the NYC - Department of Buildings for compliance with the Building Code provisions and other pertinent codes and regulations.
- Interpreting the Building Code, elevator code and other rules, regulations, and legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed elevator related work.
- Preparing reports and recommendations on the approval of applications and the issuance of permits for elevators and related devices.
- Engaging in research, investigations, studies, and examinations related to the construction, modification, and/or alteration of elevators and related devices.
- Meeting with applicants face to face or over the phone to discuss the applications and/or code issues.
- Calculation of fees and penalties for proposed work on elevator and related devices.
- Responding to phone enquiries about code and plan examination related issues.
- May be required to perform fieldwork to make on site determination to code conformance.
- Additional duties and projects as needed.

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS
Only those permanent as Assistant Electrical Engineer, applicants who are reachable on the Assistant Electrical Engineer open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.

A candidate currently serving in a civil service title with a recent exam must provide proof of passing the exam or be permanent in that title.

REMOTE WORK
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

To Apply:
Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20310

1. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.

A master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in electrical engineering. A degree in any other engineering area, or in any engineering technology area, is not acceptable.

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.