Jurisdiction: City of
Jurisdictional
Class: Competitive
Adopted: 1/1/95
PLUMBING
INSPECTOR/CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for
determining compliance with and enforcing of state and city laws, codes, and
ordinances applicable to the construction, alteration, and repair of plumbing
work in the city. The incumbent also
enforces or assists in the enforcement of state and municipal building,
housing, multiple residence, energy, zoning, and electrical laws, codes or
ordinances. Enforces the city codes or
ordinances related to junked vehicles, signs, and refuse disposal. The incumbent is a member of the Examining
Board of Plumbers and formulates, in conjunction with the local Board of
Health, a code of rules regulating the work of plumbers. Employees in this class are not responsible
for the examination of construction involving the use of reinforced concrete or
structural steel. The work is performed
under the general supervision of the Fire Chief 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):
Inspects plumbing
and heating installations, alterations, and repairs to determine compliance with the applicable city and
state laws, codes, and ordinances;
Reviews and approves
plans and specifications for plumbing work;
Explains
requirements of the city and state laws, codes, and ordinances to contractors and the general public;
Reviews and passes on plans and
specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with
appropriate buildings and zoning laws, codes, and ordinances;
Inspects dwellings to determine
compliance with code requirements of heating, ventilation, living space, and
sanitary facilities;
Inspects or assists in the
inspection of dwellings to determine compliance with approved plans and
specifications and all requirements of applicable codes, ordinances, and laws;
Inspects
dwellings to determine compliance with the City Electrical Code requirements as
to methods and materials used;
Investigates
complaints to determine if code or ordinance violations have occurred;
Orders corrections or
improvements in instances of non-compliance with applicable codes;
Issues applications, administers
examinations, and issues licenses or certificates of apprentices, journeyman,
and master plumbers;
Issues
permits for plumbing and heating projects;
Collects
fees for permits and licenses issued;
Directs
individuals to correct violations within a specified period of time;
Investigates complaints and
assists in the prosecution of violations by compiling information relevant to
the case;
Issues
applications and permits for zoning variances;
Issues
applications and permits for sign installation and alterations;
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TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only):
Prepares
and maintains a variety of written records and reports such as inspections performed, permits issued, and
investigations conducted;
Schedules
hearings and prepares information for the prosecution of code violations;
Conducts
housing surveys to assess present physical condition and the extent of deterioration;
Explains
various aspects of laws, codes, and ordinances to property owners, building contractors, and other interested
parties.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the modern practices,
tools, materials, and terminology of the plumbing trade and building
construction trade; through knowledge of state and local laws, codes, and
ordinances dealing with plumbing, sanitation, and building construction; good
knowledge of inspection procedures; ability to read and interpret plans and
specifications; ability to conduct inspections; ability to communicate
effectively with others; ability to prepare and maintain written records and
reports; ability to follow oral and written instructions; good powers of
observation; sound professional judgement; physical condition commensurate with
the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a certificate of competency as
a master plumber issued by the Examining Board of Plumbers*; AND EITHER
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited of NYS registered two
year college or university with an associate's degree in Building Technology,
Architecture, Engineering Technology or a 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.
*Eligibility
requirements for master plumber:
No
person shall be examined by the Examining Board of Plumbers unless he shall
have had experience at least eight (8) years total. Five (5) years as a journeyman plumber must
be inclusive in the eight years experience.
Documented proof of such experience is mandatory. The Board of Examiners may, in its
discretion, waive the requirements of the subsection where a person's training
and experience shall be the substantial equivalent of the foregoing
requirements. A person who passes the
examination shall be eligible to receive a certificate of competency provided
that the Board is satisfied that he is a person of good repute, character, and
responsibility and otherwise qualified to engage in the business of plumbing in
the City of
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SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT:
1. Possession of a NYS operator's license (Class D) at time of
appointment. Failure to maintain a valid
operator's license will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
2. The incumbent must obtain a state certificate to perform the
duties of the Code Enforcement Officer within the legally prescribed time frame
as defined in the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code - Chapter C.