SANITATION INSPECTOR 5149

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. 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 onea 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; 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 REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees must possess a license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R 05/08/20

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive