Supervisor Electrician, Bureau of Operations

About the Role

Plant Operations provides maintenance and repair of NYC DOHMH facilities, including Health Clinics, the Public Health Lab, Animal Care Centers, and additional sites supporting the agency's COVID-19 and Monkeypox responses. The Supervisor Electrician supervises electricians and other assigned personnel in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the complete operation of the electrical shop.
• Make decisions relative to work procedures.
• Prepare work schedules and assign tasks.
• Prepare Facilities Service Requests, tool, and material requisitions.
• Conduct field inspections of electrical installations and systems to assess progress, alterations, maintenance, and repair needs.
• Consult with staff, contractors, inspectors, and manufacturers' representatives.
• Create and maintain records and reports.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain necessary records and submit required reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred: 3-5 years supervising electricians in a commercial, healthcare, laboratory, or industrial setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician acquired within the last fifteen years, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Alternatively, at least four years of experience as described above, plus sufficient experience as an electrician's helper, apprentice, or training in an approved trade school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience.
• Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper experience, apprentice training, or electrical field training.
• All candidates must have had at least one year of full-time satisfactory supervisory experience as an electrician within the last fifteen years.

License Requirements

• A Motor Vehicle Driver license valid in the State of New York, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually (2024 assessment).
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program offering resources and opportunities to stay healthy.
• Potential for up to two days of remote work per week, depending on the position.
• Increased job security compared to the private sector.

About NYC Health Department

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone can achieve their optimal health. We provide programs and services in food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As a global leader in public health innovation, we continue to address critical health challenges, from historical outbreaks to contemporary crises like COVID-19.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request accommodation, contact Sye-Eun Ahn at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55-a Program. Indicate your interest in the 55-a Program at the top of your resume and cover letter.

Prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with exceptions for certain employees after two continuous years of service. Discuss residency requirements with the agency representative during the interview.