Zoning Inspector III

Plans, supervises, and coordinates all zoning inspections and the enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances; performs related duties as required.

Must be met on or before the date of the written test :
Candidates must be employed by the TOWN OF OYSTER BAY and must be serving and have served continuously, in the jurisdiction in which promotion is sought, on a permanent basis in the competitive class for six months immediately preceding the date of the written test as ZONING INSPECTOR II and, for promotion to the title of ZONING INSPECTOR III such service must continue to the date of appointment. NOTE : According to Civil Service Law, section 52.10(a) which became effective September 4, 2024, time served provisionally immediately preceding permanent appointment shall count towards meeting the time in title and the employee shall be eligible to take the promotion examination. NOTE : FOR OTHER PROMOTION SITUATIONS, SEE ITEM NO. 2 OF GENERAL INFORMATION .

A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas: Preparing written material - These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences. Inspection procedures and principles - These questions test for knowledge of the appropriate practices and methods to use when inspecting various types of building facilities and projects; including proper adherence to plans and codes; dealing with residents, owners, and contractors; and inspection record keeping. Understanding and interpreting building plans and requirements - These questions test for the ability to read, analyze and perform computations based on technical drawings and written technical material related to building facilities and projects. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written material and/or drawings. Zoning inspection principles, related laws and codes, and site plan interpretation - These questions test for knowledge of the concepts, terminology, and procedures used in real property and zoning inspection, including related legal documents, and for the ability to read, analyze, and perform computations based on real property and site drawings and on real property and zoning-related written presentations. Understanding and interpreting codes and ordinances - These questions test for the ability to read and analyze various codes and requirements. Candidates will be provided with written selections related to code provisions (mainly dealing with zoning, housing and property management issues) and will be asked questions based on those reading passages. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written selections. Candidates will not be required to have any special knowledge related to the content areas covered in the reading selections. Supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline. Test guide: The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available online at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm . NOTE : The use of a quiet, hand-held solar or battery powered calculator is recommended for this examination. Devices with typewriter keyboards such as computers, spell-checkers, personal digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries, and any similar devices are prohibited. NOTE : If you have not received notice within three days of the examination date of December 19, 2026 , call the Commission (572-0862). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO NOTIFY THIS COMMISSION, IN WRITING, OF ANY CHANGE OF NAME, MAILING/LEGAL/EMAIL ADDRESS, OR PHONE NUMBER: INDICATE EXAMINATION NUMBER AND TITLE, AND YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. DISABLED VETERANS : Visit our homepage at www.nassaucivilservice.com to view information (including a downloadable credit request form) on a recent amendment to the New York Constitution regarding the award and use of additional credits

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