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Town of Brighton Building Inspector in Brighton, New York
Order#: NY1600647
Building Inspector
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Performs independently or supervises Assistant Inspector(s) in the following: Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with building codes, zoning ordinances, and applicable laws; Inspects buildings and structures under construction, renovation or repair, for conformance with previously approved plans and specifications; Issues building permits and furnishes certificates of occupancy; Explains to building contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, attorneys and the general public the requirements of the local building codes, zoning ordinances and the New York State Building Construction codes and other applicable laws; Attends and participates in meetings of the town board, planning board, zoning board, and/or other boards and agencies handling matters of planning and zoning, and related problems; Provides for removal or correction of illegal or unsafe construction, and secures necessary safeguards; Issues condemnation notices for unsafe structures; Inspects existing buildings for observance of safety standards; Investigates complaints and assists in prosecuting violations of building codes or zoning ordinances; Maintains records of operations and decisions of the departments; Prepares periodic reports on buildings or structures erected or altered, permits issued, fees collected and estimated cost of work covered by such permits; Obtains permits from other governmental units; Inspects plumbing; Investigates sanitation and storm water drainage problems; Administers the County Housing Improvement Program;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus EITHER: (A) Completion of eight (8) college level courses in building construction, building technology, architecture, civil engineering or a similar discipline; OR, (B) Three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in building construction, building inspection, plumbing installation work, or one of the building trades that involved the use and application of building plans and specifications; OR, (C) Four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in a clerical or technical position involving reading and interpreting working construction plans, drawings and specifications; OR, (D) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associates degree or successful completion of a minimum of sixty (60) semester credit hours with major work in Civil Engineering or Architecture, plus one (1) year of experience as described in (B) or two (2) years of experience as described in (C) above; OR, (E) Possession of a current New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training Certificate indicating completion of the New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training Program; OR, (F) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of above.
How To Apply 1. Please send an application (and resume) to: Town of Brighton Attention: Director of Personnel Tricia VanPutte 680 Westfall Road Rochester New York, 14620 or by email to: tricia.vanputte@brightonny.gov 2. The posting can be found on the Towns website at https://www.brightonny.gov/319/Job-Opportunities 3. The Town will contact prospective applicants to schedule interviews. Please do not call the Department directly.