PRINCIPAL
BUILDING INSPECTOR 5109
Under
general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for
administrative tasks directing the building and zoning inspection functions of
the department and for making recommendations concerning departmental administrative
and legal problems. Supervision is exercised over technical and clerical
personnel. General supervision is received from an administrative supervisor
through personal consultations on administrative and legal problems. The incumbent performs administrative and
supervisory work assisting in directing the functions of a large building
department. Performs related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists
in planning, assigning, reviewing, and supervising the activities of the
department through supervisory and technical personnel;
Interprets
building codes, fire ordinances and zoning ordinances to architects, engineers,
building contractors, and subordinates;
Reviews
and approves new products and methods used in construction;
Receives
violators referred by Building Inspectors; determines code equivalency for
violator, explains to violator methods of gaining compliance with the building
code;
Gives
technical supervision to building, plumbing and sign inspectors;
Makes
inspections of buildings which may have difficult problems involved and
approves code variations;
Supervises
the maintenance of personnel and equipment records;
Requisitions
departmental supplies and equipment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of materials
used in building construction and stages of construction when possible defects
and violations may be most easily observed and corrected; thorough knowledge of
the codes and regulations governing building construction in the township;
thorough knowledge of the zoning and fire ordinances existing in the township;
good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; ability to read and
interpret construction plans and specifications and to recognize deviations
from such plans in the construction process; ability to recognize faulty
construction or hazardous conditions created by deterioration; ability to
enforce code regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; ability to plan,
assign, and review the work of a number of technical and office personnel in a
manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to keep records
and to prepare and submit reports; ability to express oneself clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a)
Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering,
Construction Technology or a related field and two (2) years of supervisory
experience in building construction, or inspectional or investigative work
enforcing codes and ordinances relating to the safety of building structures
and occupancy; or,
(b)
Graduation from a standard senior high school, vocational school or possession
of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience in
building construction, or inspectional or investigative work enforcing codes
and ordinances relating to the safety of building structures and occupancy, two
(2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Experience will be substituted
for education on a year-for-year basis.
PROMOTIONAL
Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as a Senior Building Inspector.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Candidates
must possess a valid
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
R 3/25/10
Competitive