BUILDING PERMITS EXAMINER                                                                           5105

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class reviews, approves and issues building permits for a municipality.  The incumbent serves as a liaison with other governmental agencies that review permits and develop regulations that may affect the use of property.  Responsibility is included for issuing permits after ensuring that application material is complete, or for disapprov­ing applications with specific references to the non-conforming usage.  Work requires independent judgment, and is reviewed through accuracy of decisions.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Reviews and approves building permit applications for completeness and compliance with the Building Code, County Sanitary Regulations, Town Planning and Zoning decisions, Deed Covenants and Restrictions and other property- development requirements;

          Determines the appropriate amount and collects payment of fees for various building permits;

          Issues building permits on behalf of a Department Head;

          Prepares denials for applications to the Zoning Board of Appeals, providing citation of appropriate ordinance and specific references to non-conforming usage;

          Identifies zoning category through use of computerized property records, books and maps;

          Explains regulations governing new construction, additions, historic districts, environmentally sensitive areas, etc. to applicants.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of building permit requirements and the reasons for them; thorough knowledge of laws, rules, ordinances and regulations relevant to municipal building permits; working knowledge of property surveys, site plans and construction drawings; ability to use computers and maintain an accurate record-keeping system; ability to effectively communicate with the public, licensed professionals, contractors and government representatives; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to supervise clerical employees in a manner which results in efficient and accurate performance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN-COMPETITIVE

          Either:

         (a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering Technology or a related field; or,

          (b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree; or,

          (c) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in the review and/or processing of building permit applications for an issuing agency, or coordination of the application process for a general building construction contractor; or,

          (d) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c).

 

 

R11/20/98

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 3/30/04