SENIOR ZONING INSPECTOR 5162

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class plans and assigns work to a small group of Zoning Inspectors, and assumes responsibility for processing complaints of violations of zoning regulations. The incumbent conducts the more difficult inspections to determine the nature and extent of the violations. The incumbent follows established rules, regulations and procedures in obtaining compliance with the regulation or code violated. Supervision is received from a technical supervisor who reviews work for conformance to proper procedures and who confers with the employee on unusual or difficult problems. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Receives complaints of violations of zoning regulations from Chief Building Inspector; assigns complaints to field inspectors for verification and determination as to nature of the violations; prepares and serves notices to remove existing violations; refers cases to inspectors for verification of compliance and after conference with supervisor, files misdemeanor charges in cases of failure to remove violations;

Confers with Zoning Inspectors on nature of violations of codes and advises them on methods of resolving particular problems; reviews reports of inspectors for accuracy of nature of violation encountered and to decide proper action;

Confers with other town departments on matters relating to zoning regulations;

Maintains files on violations and dictates correspondence relating to the work.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of zoning regulations; good knowledge of the town zoning codes, regulations, rules and procedures, some knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; ability to meet the general public and explain and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; ability to make inspections and to ascertain facts through investigations; ability to keep records and prepare and submit reports; ability to review and analyze reports of inspectors and supervise the work of employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school, vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years experience in inspectional or investigative work enforcing codes and ordinances relating to the safety of building structures and occupancy or in zoning, real estate, planning, surveying or a related field, 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. Relevant education beyond high school from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Zoning Inspector or Zoning Inspector (Spanish Speaking).

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.

R 4/1/19

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive