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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:BUILDING INSPECTOR (PART-TIME)
VILLAGESCode:480010 XAK
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Inspects building construction, alterations, and repairs to ensure compliance with legal requirements; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the position requires the use of judgment in making determinations, and enforcing compliance with laws, codes, and ordinances.

TYPICAL DUTIES
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1.
Performs field inspections of new construction and alterations to existing structures in order to determine compliance with building and zoning codes, safety and health regulations, specifications, adequate workmanship, and proper quality of materials used.
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2.
Investigates complaints of violations of building, zoning, or related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
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3.
Explains and interprets legal requirements relating to building construction and alterations, to taxpayers, contractors, and other concerned parties.
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4.
Investigates structural damage caused by fire, accident, or deterioration, to determine the feasibility of repair or demolition.
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5.
Inspects new construction for possession of the necessary permits.
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6.
Takes samples of materials for laboratory testing by engineers.
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7.
Notifies property owners, contractors, or their authorized representatives of any violations discovered and reinspects building to insure correction of violations.
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8.
Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with legal requirements; recommends approval of same, and issuance of permits for approved construction work.
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9.
Maintains records of all inspections and prepares related reports.
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10.
Performs regular inspections of buildings used for recreation and public assembly to insure fitness for use.
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Issues summonses and testifies at trials.
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Compiles data for special projects, as required.

*TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Considerable knowledge of methods and materials used in building construction.
2.Considerable knowledge of the various codes, laws, regulations, and zoning ordinances relating to the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings.
3.Knowledge of multiple residence law.
4.Ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions created by fire, accident, or deterioration.
5.Ability to read, interpret, and enforce compliance with, plans and specifications.


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VILLAGESTitle:BUILDING INSPECTOR (PART-TIME)
Code:480010 XAK
Page:2 of 2


FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (continued)
6.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
7.Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
8.Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
9.Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school
and, either
a.Three years of satisfactory contracting and/or inspection experience in any of the building trades,
or
b.Two years of satisfactory experience as a building inspector.

Necessary Special Requirement:
Continuing possession of an appropriate class, valid Driver's License issued by the State of New York.

NOTE:1.Education, at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with courses in engineering, may be substituted for the experience outlined in (A) or (B) above, on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for (A) or one year for (B).
2.Experience, as outlined above in excess of the respective requirements, may be substituted for high school education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.


Revised 9/19/77, 11/16/83, 11/16/99
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