Code Compliance Specialist ; NY HELPS - Staatsburg or Cohoes

Overview

The Code Compliance Specialist 1, SG-18 will be assigned to the Capital Bureau and reports to the Code Compliance Specialist 2, SG-23.

• Review and inspect building plans and building permit applications for compliance with the NYS Uniform Fire, Building and Energy Codes.
• Schedule, coordinate and conduct compliance inspections of existing buildings, new construction projects, alterations, repairs and demolitions.
• Meet with architects and engineers to respond to questions and provide technical information on code requirements.
• Inspect new construction projects to verify that approved building plans are in compliance with the Uniform Code, specifications and good construction practices.
• Inspect existing buildings to determine compliance with the Uniform Code and recommend any corrective actions to resolve violations.
• Recommend to supervisor legal orders and notices such as stop work orders, compliance notices and notices forbidding occupancy.
• This position may require up to 50% travel.

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

• The enforcement, inspection, development, or teaching of building or fire codes.
• The design of buildings in a position such as a specifications writer, draftsperson, architect, or engineer.

• 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 responsibilities do not include conducting fire or building code inspections as a primary assignment.
• Clerical or support duties associated with fire or building code inspections are not considered qualifying experience.

• Degrees in other fields will not be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above.
• 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. If awarded outside the U.S. or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. Information can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

• An associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience.
• J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

At least one year of permanent or contingent‑permanent qualifying service as a Senior Safety & Health Inspector, SG 18 and a current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208.

Note:

the transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT‑IT at .

• The qualifications for appointment and as a condition of employment to the Code Compliance Specialist 1 is dependent upon active certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR Part 434 or Part 1208. Failure to maintain this certification will result in removal from this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid…