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Cheektowaga, Town of Cheektowaga, ASSISTANT CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, $66,000.00 - $80,000.000/ Annually

The work involves assisting in the inspections of building construction and repair within a municipality and enforcing the provisions of local building and zoning laws and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The incumbent under the general direction of the Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing state and municipal standards for the construction of standards for safety and sanitary conditions. The incumbent enforces standards for the condition, occupancy, maintenance, conservation, rehabilitation and renewal of existing building structures, and premises and for the safeguarding of life and property therein and thereabout from the hazards of fire, explosion or release of toxic gases arising from the storage handling or use of combustible or hazardous substances, materials or devices. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Assists with the reviewing, checking and passing on plans and specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with building code, the zoning ordinance and applicable laws prior to issuing permits; Assists with the inspection of buildings and structure in the process of construction or repair for compliance with approved plans and specifications and all requirements of applicable ordinances and laws, including New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; May issue building permits and furnishes the prescribed certificates of occupancy upon application; Explains the requirements of the local building code, local zoning ordinances and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Law and other applicable laws to building contractors and to the general public; May provide removal of illegal or unsafe conditions and secures the necessary safeguards during construction; May order unsafe conditions in existing structures to be removed and arrange for condemnation notices to owners and builders or improper or hazardous structures; Inspects existing buildings and structures to ensure their conformity with safety standards and elimination of fire hazards; May conduct investigation of source, origin and circumstances of fire and fire prevention code; Investigates complaints and assists in prosecuting violations of the building and fire prevention code and zoning ordinances; Prepares periodic reports and keeps related records and may supervise a small-sized staff. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Good knowledge of practices, principles, materials and tools used in building construction; Good knowledge of the requirements of the local and New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code and Zoning Code; Good knowledge of the building trades; Fundamental knowledge of the principles of engineering and architecture; Good knowledge of fire prevention practices and procedures; Ability to inspect buildings and enforce provisions of building and fire prevention code; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other pubic officials with building contractors and with the general public; Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in the building trades, engineering, architecture, building inspection, public health inspection, fire fighting or fire inspection. NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time

To apply: Print the application from this link and mail or email the application to https://tocny.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Job-Application-Sept-2024-pdf.pdf Cheektowaga Town Hall Employee Relations 3301 Broadway Street, Room 208 Cheektowaga, NY 14227 employment@tocny.org