Village of Baldwinsville
The Village of Baldwinsville is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Code enforcement Officer.  The Code Enforcement Officer administers and enforces all provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, and the Code of the Village of Baldwinsville; reviews permit applications, conducts various construction inspections, fire and property maintenance inspections, and responds to complaints–among other duties assigned to the office. For complete job description please contact the Village Clerk at 315-635-3521, or by email at jdepaulis@baldwinsville.org

City of Syracuse

Director
Grade: 16
Salary: $61,916 – $70,155
Competitive Status: N/A
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
The work involves responsibility for directing the activities of the employees of the Central Permit Office. The Director is responsible for the initiation, coordination, formulation review and direction of activities undertaken by the employees of the Office. Projects are assigned to various personnel in the department based on their individual role and function, who are responsible to the Director for their progress and completion. Duties call for the exercise of the highest level of professional knowledge and ability. The Director reports to the Director of Code Enforcement, who is responsible for policy decisions and from whom administrative direction is received. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assigns responsibility for individual projects to subordinate staff members
Coordinates City projects and reviews and approves completed work
Coordinates the execution of project management methodologies as they pertain to the efficacy of application review and issuance across departmental functions
Coordinates the employment of new technologies as they pertain to the efficacy of application review and issuance across departmental functions
Maintains top-level contact with government officials, representatives of industry and community leaders regarding planning objectives
Keeps up to date on new developments in the planning field and urban community developments
Supervises the tracking, routing, review, and maintenance of all applications
Advises developers, contractors, homeowners, members of the public and private agencies on matters pertaining to plan requirements, specific plan regulations, permitting and plan review procedures, and other information as required by law
May assist with departmental activities, such as plan review and permit issuance Director

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of the purposes, principles, terminology and practices employed in the plan review process
Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable New York State Codes and those of the International Code Council
Comprehensive knowledge of the City of Syracuse Property Maintenance Code
Comprehensive knowledge of legislation, current challenges and professional literature in the field of plan review.
Exceptional ability to make professional judgment requiring advanced technical knowledge and skills
Outstanding professional leadership ability
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A) Graduations from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and six (6) years of professional level work service, at least three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or’
B) Ten (10) years of professional administrative work experience or its part-time equivalent in plans review, at least (6) years in a supervisory capacity
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B)

Plans Examiner I

Grade: 11
Salary: $44,408 – $51,120
Competitive Status: Competitive
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Review routine plans (exclusive of electrical), drawings and specifications for compliance with
applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations and issues the necessary permits upon
satisfactory compliance. This class differs from that of Plans Examiner II in that only residential
and two family housing is involved and does not involve the variety of life/safety codes to be
applied by the Examiner II. The employee exercises some independent action in the decisions
of what permit requests are to be reviewed by higher level technical and administrative staff.
The employee applies all relevant codes, ordinances, rules regulations and laws to request for
permits of a routine nature to insure plans are in compliance before issuing a permit. Work is
received from the general public, home owners & builders in the form of applications for
permits with attached plans and drawings, review for compliance and the issuance of an
appropriate permit. Job performance is reviewed through submission of reports, public
complaints and observation of work performed. There is no supervision exercised by this
class. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Reviews routine plans, drawings and specifications for compliance with all applicable codes,
laws, ordinances including Federal, State and City laws having a bearing on issuing permits.
Advises concerned parties on necessary changes for compliance and the issuance of permits.
Issues routine permits for residential and two family construction, renovations, additions,
pools and fencing.
Advises permit requests of potential zoning problems and variances necessary for permits to
be issued.
Enters and inquires of relevant p.c. contained data.
Files plans for completed and approved projects in the plan.

GROWTH. DIVERSITY. OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of all Federal, State and local codes, rules and regulations related to the construction,
modification and additions to residential dwellings and their properties, exclusive of electrical.
Good knowledge of materials used and practices applied in the alternation and construction of residential
structures inclusive of construction principles and practices applied to this field.
Working knowledge of construction methods, functions and physical properties of residential structures.
Ability to read and apply architectural drawings and blueprints to existing codes, rules, regulations and laws concerning residential structures.
Ability to express oneself both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain corroborative working relationships with other public officials, general
contractors, builders, architects, engineers and the general public.
Ability to utilize a p.c. in the maintenance and retrieval of codes related data.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State
Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree in Architectural Technology or Building
Construction Technology or a closely related field, and one (1) year of work experience, or its part time
equivalent, in the construction, repair or inspection of residential or non-residential structures, or in the
review of plans for codes regulations; or,
B) Three (3) years of work experience, or its part time equivalent, in the construction, repair or inspection of residential or non-residential structures, or in the review of plans for codes regulations; or,
C) Current certification as a New York State Code Enforcement Official. A copy of certification must be
submitted with the application.

JOB VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT: NYS Thruway Authority

Code Compliance Specialist 1:

Minimum Qualifications:

A current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208 AND:

Either 1. a bachelors or higher degree** in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering AND two years of full-time qualifying experience*** as described below;

Or 2. an associates degree** in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering AND four years of full-time qualifying experience*** as described below;

Or 3. six years of full-time qualifying experience*** as described below.

**Degrees in other fields will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above.

***Qualifying Experience: Experience in any combination of:

Either 1. the enforcement, inspection, development, or teaching of building or fire codes;

Or 2. the design of buildings in a position such as a specifications writer, draftsperson, architect, or engineer.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Experience performing design, construction, or inspection of bridges and/or highways; labor law, wage or health and safety inspections/investigations not primarily related to building or fire codes; experience as a firefighter where your responsibilities do not include conducting fire or building code inspections as a primary assignment; and clerical or support duties associated with fire or building code inspections are NOT considered qualifying experience.

Must take and be reachable on the next holding of Code Compliance Specialist 1 exam, to be held at a later date.

Job Duties:

This position provides technical assistance and training in code enforcement and administration activities. Inspects new and existing construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications and the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention, Building Code and NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code. Provides post-disaster building damage assessments. Provides research and analysis, process applications for variances to the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as well as NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code.

Hours:

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Monday – Friday  37.5 hours per week.

Location:

200 Southern Blvd. Building 1

Albany, NY 12209