Professional Engineer Civil Construction, Grade NY HELPS- Vac

Duties Description

The Professional Engineer Civil/Construction duties in the Modular and Code Development Units will include but are not limited to the following: (Please reference which unit you are interested in, or if you are interested in both in your application email.)

The Professional Engineer Civil/Construction duties in the Modular and Code Development Units will include but are not limited to the following: (Please reference which unit you are interested in, or if you are interested in both in your application email.)

• Provide technical assistance to code enforcement officials, elected officials, building design staff, and other parties with an interest in the Uniform Code, the technical standards referenced therein, and the regulations pertaining to the enforcement thereof.
• Provide technical assistance to code enforcement officials, elected officials, building design staff, and other parties with an interest in the Uniform Code, the technical standards referenced therein, and the_ regulations pertaining to the enforcement thereof.
• When assigned as a special task, prepare and submit written reports which provide in-depth technical discussion of the underlying safety principles pertaining to selected provisions of the Uniform Code.
• When assigned as a special task, support regional services technical staff requesting assistance with variance petitions by performing research, evaluation of the subject petition, and preparation of a written summary of findings. When requested, attend hearings to assist the board with questions regarding circumstances associated with the petition.
• When assigned, represent the Department of State at meetings, speaking engagements, and official functions.
• Coordinate day-to-day processing and scheduling of applications and fee payments for factory-manufactured home approvals, keeping unit director informed of progress. Assist in maintaining approval files, reports, and accounting records.
• When assigned, perform on-site factory evaluations of modular building manufacturers for conformance with applicable regulations. Prepare correspondence which communicates nonconformances to the manufacturers and quality assurance agencies.
• Conducts oneself while on official duty or while reasonably identifiable to the public as an employee of the Department of State with integrity and in a positive and professional manner consistent with state laws, regulations and policies, and Department and Division written policy.

• Preparing and reviewing proposed written technical changes to New York State’s codes and the International Model Codes and making presentations on the technical proposals.
• Assist in updating the technical requirements, guidance documents, and papers for the New York State’s Uniform Code, Energy Code, and other regulations.
• Review, analyze, prepare written reports, and work with counsel to recommend new or revised provisions of law, regulation, or code, for local government programs in the administration and enforcement of The Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the "Uniform Code") as well as the State Energy Code.
• Assist in providing technical support across the state as assigned. Technical support in the form of technical assistance, training, and potentially direct enforcement as assigned.
• Evaluate highly technical code and building science questions and develop a detailed, comprehensive, and accurate response. Ensure that the content of verbal responses is comprehensive, accurate, explains the material clearly and concisely.
• Provide support and direct subordinate staff in the form of plan reviews, inspections, and responses to questions concerning the proper application of the codes. Ensure…