Director, Code Coordination, ECSC

Empire State • Buffalo, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Primarily responsible, under direction of the Sr. Director of Compliance of inspections related to construction and events permits and code compliance certificates so that the buildings, premises, equipment, and activities of ECSC are maintained and operated in conformance with applicable provisions of the Uniform Code. Secondly, responsible for assisting with the oversight of annual maintenance and repair work, capital improvements projects, and events. At the direction of the ECSC President and in coordination with WNY Leadership, this person shall also be available to augment ESD’s code compliance and enforcement capabilities by providing technical support related to capital projects and events being undertaken through ESD’s WNY Regional Office and other WNY-based subsidiaries (Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation and USA Niagara Development Corporation). Travel is required, as well as hybrid, in office days.

Requirements

• Education Level Required: An associate’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business or related field. Bachelors preferred.
• Relevant Experience required: A minimum of four (4) years relevant experience. The applicant must be qualified by reason of training and experience w/demonstrated knowledge of the construction aspects of the code. Two years of experience working directly with the code. All applicants shall have completed a course of instruction as specified by the Secretary.
• Knowledge Required: Ability to read, review, and comment on preliminary/final design drawings, construction documents, and specifications for public infrastructure, capital improvement, and building projects. Ability to scope out/identify and oversee necessary code compliance and enforcement tasks to implement on construction work and events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sr. Director Code Compliance on all construction permit applications, while leading inspections during the process of construction and for inspections in response to complaints regarding work which is subject to the Uniform Code. When appropriate, recommend notices of violations, stop work orders, and temporary approvals for occupancy.
• Support the review of tenant’s fire safety, kitchen equipment, and/or other equipment inspections.
• Support the review of tenant’s Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan and Annual Capital Improvement Plans.
• Maintain contact with tenants and their staff/consultants, fire and safety officials, government officials and staff.
• Support and assist in the preparation of briefings, summaries, white papers, and other communications.
• Support and assist in the preparation of administrative documents, including annual ECSC code report, presentation materials and origination documents.
• As necessary, provide selective support for activities in the ESD Western New York (“WNY”) Region.
• Other projects/initiative as assigned by the ECSC President.
• The applicant should be able to drive and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds, climb a ladder and/or stairs, and stand or walk for approximately 4 hours of an 8-hour workday. At the time of appointment, applicant must possess a valid Class D Driver license with no restrictions valid in the State of New York.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree