Chief Building Inspector

The Chief Building Inspector is responsible for administering the policies, procedures, and regulations of a town building department through coordination and direction of the activities of subordinate technical and clerical personnel. The employee is responsible for establishing and maintaining standards of operation within the scope of established laws, rules, and regulations. Work is subject to review by the department head, Town Supervisor and/or Town Board. Does 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 Principal 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 Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout the period of employment. 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. Administrative supervision; 6. Administrative techniques and practices.