Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyState, Department of

TitleCode Compliance Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Albany - Vacancy ID# 190525

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Code Compliance Specialist 2 duties in Division of Building Standards & Codes will include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct a formal investigation and refer the matter to the Department of State’s Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Conduct audits for training requirements for Code Enforcement Official and Building Safety Inspectors and develop policies and procedures for the program.
• Work independently on course development, revisions, and updates by a specified deadline.
• Evaluate highly technical code and building science requirements and develop effective and comprehensible training programs.
• Ensure that the content of course materials submitted to the Program Manager is comprehensive, accurate, explains the material clearly and concisely, and is creative.
• Deliver training online and in large groups (300-400 students) to ensure that the training is delivered properly, accurately, and professionally.
• Mentor and collaborate with other Code Compliance Specialist 2 (CCS2) staff in their performance and presentation of the class material and provide guidance on how they can improve their delivery and meet the intended goals of the training.
• Assist in providing regional support across the state as assigned. Regional support in the form of training, technical assistance, and potentially direct enforcement is provided as assigned.
• Provide support and direct staff in the form of training, plan reviews, inspections, and responses to questions concerning the proper application of the codes and similar activities and ensure that they are technically accurate and are provided in an effective manner.
• Review, analyze, prepare written reports, and work with counsel to recommend new or revised provisions of law, regulation, or code, concerning the local government programs for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Fire Prevention, Building Codes, and the State Energy Code.
• Prepare proposed written technical changes to New York State’s Codes, International Model Codes, and make verbal presentations.
• Assist in updating New York State’s Uniform code, Energy Code, and other regulations.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208 AND a bachelor's or higher degree in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering AND three years of full-time qualifying experience OR an associate degree in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering AND five years of full-time qualifying experience as described below; OR seven years of full-time qualifying experience as described below. Qualifying experience is defined as the enforcement, inspection, development, or teaching of building or fire codes; or the design of buildings in a position such as a specifications writer, draftsperson, architect, or engineer.

Minimum Qualification Substitutions:
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.


NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/ DK

Telephone 518-474-2752

Fax 518-402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Ave

Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.