Review Vacancy
TitleCode Compliance Specialist 1- Rochester
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $60069 to $60069 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Appointment to this position requires a person to be certified as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208 and has not let such certification be classified as "inactive" pursuant to 19 NYCRR 1208-3.5(a) and also have six years full-time experience in any combination of:
Either 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.
Substitution:
In addition to the current certification as a Code Enforcement Official as stated above, a degree in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering may be substituted for applicable experience, as follows: two years for an associate's degree, and four years for a bachelor's degree.
Duties Description The Division of Building Standards and Codes (DBSC) has an opening for a Code Compliance Specialist 1 (CCS-1) in Rochester, NY. Code Compliance Specialists in the Department of State may perform a variety of duties, depending on the background, interest, and qualifications of the individual. The mission of the DBSC is to ensure the health and safety of New Yorkers through building code enforcement, fire prevention, and energy conservation. If you enjoy working with the codes and are interested in supporting the mission of the Division, please consider applying to this posting.
Inspection Unit – The Inspection Unit administers the Uniform Code and Energy Code in counties that have elected not to enforce the code. The Unit, in conjunction with the Department of State’s Division of Licensing, also administers the State’s manufactured housing program. Code Compliance Specialists in this Unit may be responsible for:
• Issuing building permits;
• Performing construction inspections and annual fire safety and property maintenance inspections;
• Issuing warranty seals to installers of manufactured homes;
• Assisting the DBSC in the administration of the manufactured home dispute resolution program;
• Provide and oversee manufactured home installation training provided by private trainers; and
• Assisting the DBSC in the enforcement of the State Plan for Manufactured Housing.
All Code Compliance Specialists in the DBSC are expected to provide technical support to the Division and the public concerning the Uniform Code and Energy Code.
Additional Comments Appointment to certain positions requires extensive travel within a designated area of assignment, for these positions the amount of travel may increase up to 80%.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.