DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING 5192

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves directing the functions of the Department of Building and Housing in a town. The incumbent is directly responsible to the appointing authority for administering the policies, procedures and regulations of a town building and housing department through coordination and direction of the activities of subordinate technical and clerical personnel. The employee is responsible for establishing laws, rules and regulations of the town. Performs 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 subordinates on interpretation of codes and ordinances regulating building and housing;

Supervises study of advisability of revision of existing codes and ordinances;

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

Prepares budget estimates and departmental activity reports;

Trains personnel for specialized assignments;

Is responsible for the maintenance of comprehensive records in connection with applications, permits, inspection reports and orders relating to building projects and housing inspectors.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of laws, codes and ordinances regulating building and housing; thorough knowledge of building methods and materials; good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; ability to plan and direct the work of employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain a comprehensive record storage and retrieval system; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture and six (6) years of experience in engineering, architecture, building construction or inspection.

NOTE: Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

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.

R12/10/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/23/03