VILLAGE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT                                 5190

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the enforcement of state and municipal building, assessment, plumbing, housing, zoning, residential, electrical and site review codes, laws, and ordinances.  Work is performed under general super­vision and the incumbent is expected to exercise decision-making authority in implementing and enforcing the requirements of the position.  Supervision is exercised over a staff of technical and clerical personnel. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Organizes and directs the work of the division to derive maximum effec­tiveness and efficiency from the work of the unit;

            Advises the public and staff on interpretation of codes and ordi­nances regulating building and housing;

            Enforces the statutes, laws, ordinances and codes regulating building, zoning and housing;

            Prepares budget estimates and departmental activity reports;

            Maintains comprehensive records in connection with applications, permits, inspection reports and orders relating to building projects and housing inspections;

            Reviews plans and specifications submitted with building permit applica­tions for compliance with appropriate building and zoning laws, codes and ordinances;

            Investigates complaints to determine if code or ordinance violations have occurred.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of provisions of the State and local laws, codes and ordinances to be enforced; thorough knowledge of the methods, materials and terminology of the building construction trade; good knowledge of assessment practices and procedures; good knowledge of principles, practices and procedures used in public administration; ability to read and interpret plans and specifi­cations; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to express ideas clearly and effectively; ability to prepare and maintain written records and reports; ability to manage several functions of government; ability to follow oral and written instructions and exercise sound professional judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineer­ing or Planning, and five (5) years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in architecture, engineering, building construction or municipal planning.

 

NOTE:  Additional relevant experience will be substituted for education beyond high school on a year for year basis.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

            Depending upon the nature of the assignment, 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.

            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 New York Fire Fighting and Code Enforce­ment Personnel Standards and Education Commission.  The program must be complet­ed in the appropriate time period as specified in the regulations, and upon completion, the required in-service training programs must be attended as scheduled.

 

R06/24/08

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15