BUILDING INSPECTOR (SPANISH SPEAKING) 5103
Under supervision, a Building Inspector makes field
inspections of building construction, alteration and repair, and
of land use and land or building development or modification. The incumbent ensures and enforces adherence to building
codes, particularly the codes concerning structural safety regulations and
requirements, and applicable zoning codes and regulations. Duties require technical examination and the
application of standard trade practices to inspection work. Employees are required to carry all
assignments to completion with considerable independence. The work differs from
that of a Building Inspector in that the incumbent is also responsible for
communicating with Spanish speaking residents, property owners and contractors.
Work is reviewed by a supervisor through oral and written reports and
occasional re-inspection. Performs
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Inspects building in the course of
construction, alteration, and repair as often as it is necessary in his
judgment;
Inspects adequacy of foundation,
structural safety and for the conformity of the entire structure with approved
plans;
Checks foundations to insure that
they have been properly dug in good soil and according to approved plans and
building codes;
Checks locations of footing in
reference to site boundaries upon which proposed structure is to be erected to
review compliance for set back requirements;
Inspects concrete poured slabs;
Checks hardness of fill, type of
reinforcing and the elevation of the finished floor in reference to established
criteria for that geographical area;
Makes inspections of framing as to
spacing of studs, joists and rafters;
Makes inspection of roof for grade
of sheathing weight of roofing felt, consistency of size of nails and similar
matters;
Prepares and submits reports of
buildings found to be either in an unsound condition constructionally or
violation of building codes and makes re-inspection to insure compliance;
Issues verbal and written orders to
contractors and other interested parties to correct building violations;
Discusses construction, alteration
and repair of buildings with contractors and property owners in English and
Spanish;
Explains and interprets building
codes and regulations with contractors and property owners in English and
Spanish;
Makes final inspection of building
against approved plans to ensure that same has been complied with, that lot has
been graded and is clean of any structural matter with the exception of the
permitted building;
Assists in receiving and screening
the complaints of violations of the zoning regulations;
Investigates complaints of violations
of zoning regulations; interviews measures for correcting violation, follows up
to ensure correction; issues summons in case of violation that has not been
corrected, and may testify in court concerning the case;
Performs office work for part of
each typical day;
Answers telephone questions for the
public pertaining to building problems;
Prepares work sheet for the day and
prepares report for the past day's activity;
Assists other inspectors in
communicating with Spanish-speaking contractors and homeowners.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of
the materials used in building construction and of the stages of construction
when possible defects and violations may most easily be observed and corrected;
good knowledge of the existing codes and regulations governing building
construction in a particular township; some knowledge of legal
procedures related to the enforcement of regulatory codes; ability to acquire
knowledge of applicable zoning regulations, and related departmental policies
and procedures; ability to make inspections, to follow oral and written
assignments and to ascertain facts through investigation; ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous
conditions created by deterioration; ability to read and interpret building
construction plans and specifications, and recognize deviations from such plans
in the construction process; ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly,
tactfully and impartially; ability to keep records and to prepare and submit
reports; ability to express one's self clearly and concisely, orally and in
writing in both Spanish and English; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Open- Competitive
Graduation from a standard senior high school, vocational
school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and two (2) years
experience in building construction or inspectional or investigative work
enforcing codes and ordinances relating to the safety of building structures
and occupancy.
NOTE: Experience will
be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education beyond high school from a college
with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State
in Architecture,
Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field will be
substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
There will be a qualifying Spanish
language examination.
At
the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must
possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
All employees hired after January 1,
1985 must successfully complete the required basic training program entitled
Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Personnel, established by the State of
R04/14/10
Competitive
Review 7/23/15