GENESEE COUNTY
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I (HELP Program)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for administering and enforcing the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or a local fire and/or building code if approved by the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council. Under general supervision, provides for the coordination of all activities including the inspection of building construction, relevant to ensuring compliance with the appropriate laws, codes, rules and regulations. A Code Enforcement Officer may supervise a small number of Building Inspectors, Zoning Compliance personnel and/or clerical personnel. Does related work, as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Administers and enforces all provisions of New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and other codes, laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the construction or alteration of buildings and structures;
Prepares rules and regulations, application forms, building permits and certificates of occupancy for the approval of the local governing body, to be used for the administration on enforcement of the various codes, laws, etc.;
Supervises, coordinates and may participate in the inspection of various stages of construction, and upon completion of construction of buildings and structures;
Issues, denies, or revokes building permits and certificates of occupancy, as required;
Issues written notices to correct unsafe, illegal or dangerous conditions in existing structures;
Inspects, as necessary, buildings and structures for compliance with the fire prevention provisions of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code;
Evaluates, for approval or disapproval, the credentials of inspectors not employed by the municipality, but selected by the person or firm who has applied for the building permit. Upon approval, the Code Enforcement Officer may accept written reports from such alternate inspectors;
Issues a certificate of occupancy for a building constructed or altered in compliance with the provisions of the Uniform Code;
Maintains accurate records on all transactions and activities including all applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees charged and collected, inspection reports, and notice and orders issued;
Prepares a variety of reports relevant to Code Enforcement activities for the municipal government.
Incumbent may also perform these duties if working in the Town of Bergen*;
Reviews new building plans and confers with owners, contractors and other interested parties to determine compliance with zoning ordinance;
Inspects in progress and completed construction to determine compliance with zoning ordinance or law;
May process building permits for new construction and for alteration of existing structures;
Prepares recommendations regarding amendments to zoning ordinances and issuance of zoning variances;
Maintains records of new construction, building permits and zoning variances issued and fees received;
Prepares a variety of reports regarding new construction, zoning enforcement activities and zoning violations.
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The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of
work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of modern practices, principles, materials
and tools used in building construction; good knowledge of the building trades; good
knowledge of the principles of fire prevention; a good knowledge of the State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Zoning Code; fundamental knowledge of the
principles of engineering and architecture; ability to write clear and concise reports and
to maintain records in an orderly manner; ability to establish and maintain cooperative
relationships with other public officials, building contractors and the general public;
ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; ability to be firm but courteous,
honesty; integrity; thoroughness; tact; good judgment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach
with hands and arms. The employee constantly is required to stand; walk; and use
hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is
occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk
and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather
conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The
employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:
A. Possession of an Associate’s Degree or higher in civil engineering,
construction technology or a related field, and one year of
full-time, paid experience in building construction work;
OR:
B. Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency
diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education and satisfactory
completion of 60 semester hours at an approved four-year college or
university in a program leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering,
construction technology, or a related field, and one year of full-time, paid
experience in building construction work;
OR:
C. Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency
diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education Three (3) years
of full-time satisfactory experience in building construction work or in a
building trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or related trades;
OR:
D. Any combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A,
B or C above.
Experience as a Municipal Building Inspector, Assistant Building Inspector or other
qualified public official whose duties included the inspection of buildings and issuance
of building permits can be submitted for an equivalent amount of the above required
experience.
SPECIAL NOTE: Candidates for appointment in this class will be required to complete
any mandated training as established by the Department of State.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid NYS Drivers License.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF BERGEN WHERE ENCUMBENT
IS PERFORMING BOTH CODE AND ZONING DUTIES: EITHER:
A. Possession of an Associate’s Degree or higher in civil engineering,
construction technology or a related field, and one (1) year of full-time,
paid experience in building construction work;
OR:
B. Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency
diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education and satisfactory
completion of 60 semester hours at a college or university with a focus in
civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field, and one (1)
year of full-time, paid experience in building construction work;
OR:
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C. Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education and three (3) years of full-time experience in building construction work or in a building trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or related trades and including experience reading and comparing written material and drawings with established criteria, specifications, codes, regulations, etc.;
OR:
D. Any combination of training, education and experience as defined by the limits of A, B or C above.
Experience as a Municipal Building Inspector, Assistant Building Inspector or other qualified public official whose duties included the inspection of buildings and issuance of building permits can be submitted for an equivalent amount of the above required experience.
SPECIAL NOTE: Candidates for appointment in this class will be required to complete any mandated training as established by the Department of State.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License
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. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the internet at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
GENESEE COUNTY
ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important inspection work involving responsibility for examining building plans and building construction to determine compliance with the zoning ordinance, and for issuing zoning permits. In some jurisdictions, the Zoning Enforcement Officer may process the necessary paperwork for the issuance of Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy, after approval has been granted by the Code Enforcement Office, Building Inspector, or other qualified firm or individual with which the municipality has contracted with for building inspections for compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The work is performed under the general direction of the local legislative body or a higher level administrator, allowing considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Does related work, as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Reviews new building plans and confers with owners, contractors and other interested parties to determine compliance with zoning ordinance;
Inspects in progress and completed construction to determine compliance with zoning ordinance or law;
May process building permits for new construction and for alteration of existing structures;
Prepares recommendations regarding amendments to zoning ordinances and issuance of zoning variances;
Maintains records of new construction, building permits and zoning variances issued and fees received;
Prepares a variety of reports regarding new construction, zoning enforcement activities and zoning violations.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the municipal zoning ordinance and related regulations and procedures; working knowledge of principles and practices of municipal zoning regulations; ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to follow complex oral and written directions; tact in dealing with the public; good physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EITHER:
A. Completion of two (2) years of post-high school education with major
coursework in construction technology, drafting, real-estate, or a related
field;
OR:
B. Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma
recognized by the NYS Department of Education AND two (2) years of
experience in an occupation which indicates a successful ability to read
and compare written material and drawings with established criteria,
specifications, codes, regulations, etc.;
OR:
C. Six (6) years of experience as stated in “B” above.
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. If your degree was
awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you
must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies
who provide this service can be found on the internet at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without
discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or
marital status.