DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  Work involves responsibility for the enforcement of New York State Code and local laws, codes and regulations relative to buildings and facilities, both erected and under construction or repair. Responsibilities include reviewing plans and specifications relative to building and construction, and issuing permits as appropriate, and job site visits to inspect buildings and facilities, both erected and under construction or repair, to verify that work is being or has been performed appropriately in compliance with approved plans and specifications, state and local building code, state fire code and any applicable local laws, codes and regulations. Incumbent is empowered to issue violations and stop-work orders. Work involves extensive field work as well as office work and attendance at night meetings. Work is performed under general supervision (in a Town, Town Board/Town Supervisor; in the County, a higher-level administrative official). Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (Illustrative only)

• Enforces New York State Code as well as Putnam County local laws, codes and regulations relative to buildings and facilities;
• Reviews plans and specifications for building and construction for compliance with the building code, the plumbing code, the zoning ordi­nance and applicable laws and ordinances;
• Issues building and plumbing permits and furnishes the prescribed certificates of occupancy, and corrective action reports;
• Inspects buildings and structures in the process of construction or repair for compliance with approved plans and specifications and all requirements of applicable laws and ordinances;
• Explains the requirements of the state and local building code and state fire code to town/county officials, building and plumbing contractors, and the general public;
• Inspects the plumbing/heating systems during construction and while in operation;
• Reviews all zoning complaints and summons;
• Issues stop orders and violations and participates in all legal and court proceedings to assist in the prosecution of violations;
• Performs follow-up inspections as needed to determine that violations have been corrected;
• Acts as a liaison between town, village and county building departments, code enforcement inspectors, contractors, trade organizations, and county trades boards;
• Attends committee, legislative, and board meetings, to report on activities and communications, as requested;
• Attends meetings with Town Planners, engineers, lawyers, etc.;
• Maintains records, files, logs of inspections and inspection results, correspondence, telephone communication records and other pertinent information required to document work, and produces reports as required;
• Prepares periodic reports and buildings and structures erected or altered, of permits issued, of fees collected and estimated cost or work covered for such permits for presentation to the legislature or other governing body;
• Participates in required code enforcement training;
• May meet with or interview property owners, contractors, tenants, and complainants in determining nature of violations and initiation of appropriate corrective actions;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:   Thorough knowledge of practices, principles, materials and tools used in building construction , repair or renovation, including plumbing/heating installations; good knowledge of state and local building codes and local zoning ordinances, and applicable water and sewer facility specifications; working knowledge of the New York State multiple residence law; knowledge of fundamentals of the principles of engineering and architecture; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with public officials, building contractors and the general public; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to be firm but courteous; honesty and integrity; thoroughness; tact; good judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, architecture, construction technology or related field and two (2) years of experience involving residential, commercial, or industrial structural design, including planning, construction, and/or supervision of construction of buildings, roads, sewer and/or water facilities, or electrical, plumbing, or related infrastructure systems; or
2. Bachelor's degree or higher and four (4) years of experience involving residential, commercial, or industrial structural design, including planning, construction, and/or supervision of construction of buildings, roads, sewer and/or water facilities, or electrical, plumbing, or related infrastructure systems; or
3. Associate's degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology or related field, or completion of two (2) years of full‑time technical or trade school in building construction, and four (4) years of experience involving residential, commercial, or industrial structural design, including planning, construction, and/or supervision of construction of buildings, roads, sewer and/or water facilities, or electrical, plumbing, or related infrastructure systems; or
4. Possession of a plumber’s or electrician’s license and six (6) years of experience involving residential, commercial, or industrial structural design, including planning, construction, and/or supervision of construction of buildings, roads, sewer and/or water facilities, or electrical, plumbing, or related infrastructure systems; or
5. Graduation from high school or possession of a comparable diploma and six (6) years of experience involving residential, commercial, or industrial structural design, including planning, construction, and/or supervision of construction of buildings, roads, sewer and/or water facilities, or electrical, plumbing, or related infrastructure systems

PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SUBSTITUTION NOTE: Post-secondary level education may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience indicated above on the basis of thirty (30) college credits per year of experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Building safety inspectors and code enforcement officials designated by local governments, counties or State agencies for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code, Energy Code, or portions thereof, shall be certified pursuant to 1208-3.1 or 1208-5.4 of 19 CRR-NY 1208. A local government, county or State agency responsible for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code and/or the Energy Code shall provide the opportunity for training and certification for the designated building inspector and/or code enforcement official pursuant to this Part. The certified basic training program, including all required subject areas as set forth in 1208-2.1 must be completed within the shorter of either 18 months after the date on which they attended the first training course or eighteen months after the date of their initial appointment as a building inspector or code enforcement official.
2. All personnel conducting code enforcement as defined in 1208-1.2 shall annually receive a minimum of 24 hours of in-service training as set forth in Title 19 (NYCRR) Part 1208-3.3 in each calendar year following the year in which certified basic training was successfully completed.
3. All personnel conducting only Building Safety Inspection duties as defined in 1208-1.2 shall annually receive a minimum of 6 hours of in-service training as set forth in Title 19 (NYCRR) Part 1208-3.3 in each calendar year following the year in which certified basic training was successfully completed.
4. Access to transportation is required to meet work requirements in a timely and efficient manner.

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Competitive Class