Principal Building Inspector

An employee in this class is responsible for administrative tasks directing the building and zoning inspection functions of the department and for making recommendations concerning departmental administrative and legal problems. Supervision is exercised over technical and clerical personnel. General supervision is received from an administrative supervisor through personal consultations on administrative and legal problems. The incumbent performs administrative and supervisory work assisting in directing the functions of a large building department. Performs related work as required.

Either:
(a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor of Science Degree* in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field and two (2) years of supervisory experience in building construction, or inspectional or investigative work enforcing codes and ordinances relating to the safety of building structures and occupancy; or,
(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school, vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience in building construction, or inspectional or investigative work enforcing codes and ordinances relating to the safety of building structures and occupancy, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

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. Administrative supervision; 6. Administrative techniques and practices.

is not required for taking any examinations. However, some jurisdictions, such as schools, libraries, etc., give hiring preference to residents. Some towns also require employees to establish residency within the township. For employment in a Suffolk County Department, with only limited exceptions set forth in Suffolk County Law, residency within Suffolk County or Nassau County is required within five years of employment with the county. In any case in which residency preference is given, the appointee(s) must meet a specific residency standard as defined in the Civil Service Rules. 16. Saturday
Sabbath Observers and handicapped persons:
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