Senior Building Inspector

An employee in this class supervises the work of Building Inspectors by scheduling their daily activity and by reviewing the results of their work. In the absence of supervisory responsibilities, an employee in this class is responsible for the analysis and review, prior to the issuance of a building permit, of building plans and specifications for structural soundness and types of materials used, for ensuring that zoning rules and regulations are adhered to and that building codes, particularly those concerning structural safety, are conformed to. A significant part of the work is discussions held with contractors, building and owners in regard to approval or disapproval of plans and the explanation of the building and zoning codes in relationship to the plans submitted. Work is performed with considerable independence, although a supervisor is available for discussions on difficult and technical problems. Work is performed under supervision of a higher level Building Inspector who may review work while in progress and upon completion for conformance with the established codes and regulations. Performs related work as required.

To be eligible, a candidate must now be serving and have served on a continuous basis with permanent or contingent permanent competitive status as a Building Inspector for at least two
(2) years in the jurisdiction in which the candidate seeks promotion immediately preceding the written examination date. Provisional time immediately preceding a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited. Necessary Special Requirements At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. All employees hired after January 1, 1985 must successfully complete the required basic training program entitled Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Personnel, established by the State of New York Fire Fighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education Commission. The program must be completed in the appropriate time period as specified in the regulations, and upon completion, the required in-service training programs must be attended as scheduled.

The written test will cover
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Inspection procedures and principles; 2. Building construction and rehabilitation; 3. Understanding and interpreting building plans and requirements; 4. Understanding and interpreting codes and ordinances; 5. Supervision.