Code Compliance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 202963
About The Position
Responsible for conducting compliance inspections of existing buildings, new construction projects, alterations, repairs and demolitions and/or provides project management activities to ensure such activities are assigned and effectively administered. Develop recommendations to propose to supervisor regarding legal orders and notices such as stop-work orders, compliance notices, and notices forbidding occupancy and make final recommendations for pursuing legal action to supervisor. Review staff proposals regarding administrative orders and issues such orders. Take corrective actions when cited violations to the Uniform Code have not been corrected; and oversee and coordinate technical assistance for an assigned region. Perform technical review of plans and specifications for compliance with the New York State Building Code. Issue building permits, temporary certificates of occupancy, and certificates of code compliance for projects. Operational Needs: Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required. Travel is required (approximately 50%). The Office of the General Services (OGS) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OGS Design and Construction (D&C) will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OGS D&C employees may telecommute up to 4 days per pay period. This position is graded and offers a salary range from the hiring rate to the job rate for its designated grade. All hires begin at "Start Rate" unless prior state experience affords eligibility for hiring step increase as determined by OSC. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS) and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position: A current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208 AND Required experience: Six years of full-time experience in the enforcement, inspection, development, or teaching of building or fire codes; or the design of buildings in a position such as a specifications writer, draftsperson, architect, or engineer. Applicants with one of the below qualifying degrees may substitute for experience as follows: Associate degree: two years of required experience. Bachelor's degree: four years of experience. Master's degree: five years of experience. Doctorate degree: six years of experience. Qualifying degrees: architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering. OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 18 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
Requirements
- A current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208
- Six years of full-time experience in the enforcement, inspection, development, or teaching of building or fire codes; or the design of buildings in a position such as a specifications writer, draftsperson, architect, or engineer.
- Associate degree: two years of required experience.
- Bachelor's degree: four years of experience.
- Master's degree: five years of experience.
- Doctorate degree: six years of experience.
- Qualifying degrees: architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering.
- Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 18 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.
- Travel is required (approximately 50%).
Responsibilities
- Conducting compliance inspections of existing buildings, new construction projects, alterations, repairs and demolitions and/or provides project management activities to ensure such activities are assigned and effectively administered.
- Develop recommendations to propose to supervisor regarding legal orders and notices such as stop-work orders, compliance notices, and notices forbidding occupancy and make final recommendations for pursuing legal action to supervisor.
- Review staff proposals regarding administrative orders and issues such orders.
- Take corrective actions when cited violations to the Uniform Code have not been corrected; and oversee and coordinate technical assistance for an assigned region.
- Perform technical review of plans and specifications for compliance with the New York State Building Code.
- Issue building permits, temporary certificates of occupancy, and certificates of code compliance for projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
