Assistant Director of Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

• This work involves the inspection of buildings for compliance with building codes and other related codes & regulations as applicable.
• Employees in this class examine construction plans.
• The position does involve a high degree of responsibility since error in judgment might endanger the lives of city inhabitants.
• The position works in conjunction with licensed professional engineers and/or architects insofar as structural features of the construction are involved.
• The work involves inspection and administrative work to assure compliance with the zoning regulations of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Work involves the enforcement of planning and Zoning Commission policies, directions and state laws.
• Overseeing the Department of Building Safety in conjunction with or in the absence of the Director of Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement.
• Does related work as needed.

• Review projects for compliance with the City of Kingston Zoning Code.
• Meets with Developers to discuss/answer any zoning concerns.
• Scheduling of inspections and inspectors.
• Review complaints and investigations.
• Answer general code questions.
• Meet with Architects and Engineers and may assist with performing construction inspections.
• Complete other administrative duties as needed.
• Manage the staff and operations of the Building and Safety Division in conjunction with or in the absence of the Director of Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement.
• Schedules work to meet commission deadlines and provides timely service to applicants, distributing time between the office and the field.
• Reviews applications and plans to assure compliance with zoning regulations.
• Makes on-site inspections as necessary.
• Approves applications meeting the regulations and directions of the planning and Zoning Commission and issues appropriate approval documents such as Zoning Permit, Permit Renewal, and Zoning Certificate of Occupancy.
• May receive and investigate complaints of zoning violations.
• Follow up to assure that violations are corrected.
• Issues cease and desist orders.
• Plans work to provide regular and periodic on-site inspections of properties throughout the City to ensure that Commission approvals are being complied with.
• May be required to attend monthly meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Speaks on relevant agenda items as required.
• Provides information and technical assistance to members of the general public, property owners and developers and their representatives. Works to resolve citizen complaints.
• Prepares and submits various reports to the Director, Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Maintains daily activity log.
• Assist with the training of staff members in all administrative and code-related duties.
• Assist with staff performance evaluations.
• Assist with preparation of departmental budget.
• Assist with preparation of Department of State, Federal, Local, and other required reporting.
• Assist with the creation of compliance design guides for construction projects and department programs.
• Assist with the approval of department purchases and expenditures.
• Assist with the process of interviewing and hiring perspective employees.

• Thorough knowledge of the local zoning ordinances.
• Good knowledge of the provisions of the multiple residence laws.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public, contractors and public officials.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Courtesy;
  Firmness;
  Tact;
  Good judgment;
  Good powers of observation;
  Good physical condition.

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma and
• Three (3) years’ of experience as a Municipal Code Enforcement Officer which included one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR
• Six (6) years’ experience in building construction & general concepts of zoning, including related laws and regulations which included one (1) year of supervisory experience.

• Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License.

• Must obtain NYS Building Safety Inspector Certification within eighteen (18) months from date of permanent appointment.
• NYS Registered Design Professional preferred.