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Code Compliance Coordinator
Description of Duties
This position is responsible for overseeing the code and zoning compliance process within a Town as related to proper land and property use versus structural matters. The work includes performing field inspections, preparing violation notices, court information and related documents, disseminating information on applicable segments of the zoning ordinance to the public, and maintaining related records. The employee reports directly to and works under the general direction of the Building Inspector or other senior level employee. The employee works independently in developing and applying internal procedures, but seeks supervisory guidance on sensitive issues or those requiring interpretation of policy. General supervision may be exercised over a small number of employees involved in field inspection or clerical support personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma; PLUS,
- Five (5) years paid full time or its part time equivalent** office clerical experience, two (2) of which shall have been in a building, zoning or community development department involving duties related to fire codes, building codes, or zoning ordinance applications; OR,
- Four (4) years paid full time or its part time equivalent** experience in responsible public contact work*, two (2) of which shall have been in a fire department, building, zoning, or community development department involving duties related to fire codes, building codes, or zoning ordinance applications; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree, plus three (3) years experience as defined in (A) or (B), two (2) of which shall have been in a fire department, building, zoning, or community development department involving duties related to fire codes, building codes, or zoning ordinance applications; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Community Planning or Urban Studies; OR,
- Possession of a current New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training Certificate indicating completion of the New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training Program.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid New York State class *D* driver’s license at time of appointment.
*NOTE: Public contact work involves substantial face to face or phone communication with adults involving persuasion, teaching, negotiating, explaining, counseling, or similar activities.
