Jurisdictional Class:
Competitive
Adopted: 1/8/86
Revised: 3/14/07
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves responsibility for the enforcement of state and municipal building, housing, multiple residence and fire prevention laws, codes and ordinances. The incumbent also enforces the municipal codes or zoning ordinances related to junk vehicles and sign installation. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Town/Village Board with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent decision making in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
(Illustrative only):
Reviews and passes on plans and specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with appropriate building and zoning laws, codes and ordinances;
Inspects
dwellings to determine compliance with applicable building and zoning laws, codes and ordinances;
Investigates
complaints and completed projects to determine if code or ordinance violations
have occurred;
Issues
permits and applications for zoning variances;
Issues
permits and applications for sign installation and alterations;
Consults
with appropriate resource personnel to resolve questions of the laws, rules and
ordinances;
Directs
individuals to correction violations within a specified period of time;
Prepares
information and schedules hearings for the prosecution of code violations;
Explains
various aspects of laws, codes and ordinances to property owners, building
contractors and other interested parties;
Prepares
routine reports, correspondence and statistical data;
Attends
training courses required for mandated certification;
Attends seminars, conferences and meetings related to the work.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the provisions of the State and local laws, codes and ordinances to be enforced; good knowledge of the methods, materials and terminology of the building construction trade; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; ability to conduct inspections; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to follow oral and written instructions; sound professional judgment; good powers of observation; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered two year college or university with an associate’s degree in Building Technology, Architecture, Engineering Technology or closely related field, OR
B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in general building construction, building inspection or code enforcement activities, OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Within one year of appointment, satisfactory completion of basic training program required by Part 434 of Title 19 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, minimum standards for Code Enforcement Personnel in New York State.