SENIOR SANITATION INSPECTOR 5l50

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is involved in the supervision and performance of field inspections to determine compliance with the refuse codes and regulations of a municipal jurisdiction. The incumbent assigns routine inspections and performs some inspections personally. The incumbent supervises the inspection of 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, and may supervise inspections performed at a landfill transfer station of loads of general refuse and construction and demolition material. 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

Assigns and supervises the work of Sanitation Inspectors;

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;

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

Good 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 supervise employees in a manner conducive to full performance and good morale; 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 vocational school in a job related field, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of experience in inspectional or investigative work in conformance with established standards.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Sanitation Inspector.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

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.

R 12/3/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive