SANITATION INSPECTOR (SPANISH SPEAKING) 5148
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs routine inspections of residences and business establishments in order to insure compliance with established codes and regulations. The incumbent is required to inspect refuse collection work performed by private companies under contract with a municipality, to determine if the work is being performed in accordance with the established contractual agreement. Responsibility may be included for assignment to a landfill transfer station to inspect loads of general refuse and construction and demolition material for compliance with regulations. The duties require proficiency in both Spanish and English languages. Work is performed under the general supervision of assigned supervisory personnel; and is reviewed through oral and written reports and by occasional field visits. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Investigates complaints of
violations of refuse disposal regulations; interviews property owners, tenants
and complainants to determine nature of violations; recommends measures for
correcting the violations if one exists;
Inspects refuse collection work
being performed by private companies under contract with a municipality in
order to insure compliance with contractual agreement; inspects private
companies in order to insure compliance with the ordinances and regulations
pertaining to refuse collection;
Inspects material brought to a
landfill for compliance with regulations;
Prepares required reports on
inspections conducted and on recommended actions to correct violations.
May issue summonses on violations of
town sanitation code.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Some knowledge of
legal procedures as related to the enforcement of regulations; ability to
rapidly learn the rules and regulations applying to the collection of refuse
and to apply this knowledge to specific inspectional tasks; ability to follow
oral and written instructions; ability to make inspections and to ascertain
facts through simple investigation; ability to enforce regulations firmly,
tactfully and impartially and to maintain effective public relations; ability
to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability
to read, write and converse fluently in both the Spanish and English
languages; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a standard senior high school, or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma, and two (2) years of experience in inspectional or investigative work
in conformance with established standards.
NOTE: Additional education beyond high school from a
college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State may
be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
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.
There will be a
qualifying Spanish language examination.
R 05/08/20
Competitive