Building Inspector Code Enforcement Officer The Village of Chester is looking to hire a seasoned professional to oversee operations in the Bldg. dept. Review and approve plans, building permits. Conduct code enforcement duties. Patrol Village streets and notes violations of local laws ordinances. Investigate complaints. Light building repairs as needed. Code Enforcement Certifications preferred. Salary range $80-$90K annually. NYSR system, health, dental vision benefits. FEATURES OF THE POSTION: This work involves responsibility for inspecting or supervising the inspection of construction and repair of buildings and structures and for enforcing the provisions of the local building and zoning ordinance and the Multiple Residence Law. Incumbents in this class are responsible for reviewing and passing on all plans and specifications submitted with applications for local building permits and for inspecting buildings both erected and under construction and repair for compliance with approved plans and specifications, the local building code, the zoning ordinance and the Multiple Residence Law. Building Inspector duties are performed under general supervision while duties of Custodial Worker are performed under direct supervision according to specific instructions. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Supervises the operation of the municipal building department. Reviews, checks and passes on plans and specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with building code, the zoning ordinance and applicable laws prior to issuing permits. Inspect buildings and structures in the process of construction or repair for compliance with approved plans and specifications and all requirements of applicable ordinances and laws. Issues building permits and furnishes the prescribed certificates of occupancy upon application. Explain the requirements of the local building code, the local zoning ordinance and the New York State Multiple Residence Law and other applicable laws to building contractors and to the public. Provides for removal of illegal or unsafe conditions and secures the necessary during construction. Orders for unsafe conditions in existing structures to be removed and arranges for condemnation notices to owners and builders of improper or hazardous structures. Inspect existing buildings and structures to ensure their conformity with safety standards. Investigates complaints and assists in prosecuting violations of the building code and zoning ordinance. Maintains records of acts and decisions. Prepare periodic reports of buildings and structures erected or altered, of permits issued, of fees collected and estimated costs of work covered by such permits, for presentation of the local governing body. Assists in making minor semi-skilled repairs to plumbing, carpentry and electrical equipment. Performs routine building cleaning tasks. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of modern practices, principles, materials and tools used to building construction; thorough knowledge of the requirements of the local building code and the zoning code; good knowledge of the building trades; fundamental knowledge of the principals of engineering and architecture; good knowledge of the New York Multiple Residence Law; working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other public officials, with building contractors and with the general public; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; ability to be firm but courteous; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks; honesty; thoroughness; tact; good judgment; good physical condition. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate s degree in civil engineering technology, Architectural Technology, Construction Technology or related field; and two (2) years paid work experience in building construction, code enforcement or building inspection. Graduation from high school or possession or a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years paid work experience in building construction, code enforcement or building inspection. Graduation from high school or possession or a high school equivalency diploma and possession of a valid New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training Certificate. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver s license recblid b786joauqlr463hdgqh18vp7kggxl2
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