Senior Building Inspector

Senior Building Inspector Application Requirement

Must complete the City of Kingston NY Employment Application (2021 Amended Employment Application.xlsx).

• Examine plans and specifications of new construction, additions, and alterations to residential and commercial buildings to determine compliance with applicable NYS and local municipal codes and ordinances.
• Conduct inspections of commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Perform the more difficult and complex inspection tasks and services. Inspect existing buildings and premises for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Provide direct technical support to the public at the counter, in the field, and on the telephone as an information source on local and state codes and ordinances related to the building permit process.
• Conduct plan check on all industrial, commercial, public, and residential structures and buildings; ensure plans and applications are complete. Interpret code requirements for builders, subcontractors, designers, owners, and the public culate and collect plan review and permit fees; issue receipts and building permits. Verify that other departments have approved the project prior to issuance of permits. Conduct final inspections of completed work, giving approval to acceptable structures and installations.
• Investigate violations of related codes and ordinances. Maintain records and prepare appropriate paperwork, correspondence, records, and reports. Issue violations, correction notices, and stop work orders.
• Assist in resolving disputes between building division staff and developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and public. Coordinate final inspections with other departments and agencies. Assist in preparing legal documents such as warrants, citation briefs, and repair and demolition orders.
• Provide technical support to department staff; provide direction in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director.
• Assist with training inspectors and respond to inspector’s questions and inquiries on codes and compliance. Attend and participate in meetings, seminars, and conferences; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection and plan review work.
• May attend Planning Commission, City Council, and other meetings, as appropriate. Regular and consistent attendance required. Performs related duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities may also include reviewing zoning applications, preparing documents, communicating with and assisting Zoning Board of Appeals during meetings.
• Interprets the Zoning ordinances and issues permits and certificates of occupancy as they relate to zoning ordinance compliance.
• Responds to complaints and referrals, prepares notices of zoning violations, orders to remedy and advises on corrective actions required.
• Assists with conducting plan reviews, to include building plans, sprinkler plans, fire alarm plans, and suppression system plans.
• May conduct inspections of kitchen hood systems, proper clearance from combustibles, proper rooftop terminations, shutdowns for fuel systems, and proper operation of extinguishing systems.

Good knowledge of NYS Uniform Building and Fire Codes; good knowledge of local municipal codes and ordinances; good knowledge of building construction techniques and materials; good knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and property inspection software; ability to communicate effectively with staff, public officials, construction trade personnel, and the public; ability to read, interpret and review construction plans; ability to write clear and concise reports and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

ability to maintain accurate detailed records and project files.

• A. New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official (CEO) and one (1) year experience as a building contractor, or trades worker, or in the design of building or the inspection of buildings for safety and compliance codes; or
• B. Graduation from a regionally…