Code Compliance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - Western District

Duties Description

The Code Compliance Specialist 1, SG-18 will be assigned to the Capital Bureau and reports to the Code Compliance Specialist 2, SG-23. As a Code Compliance Specialist 1 duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and inspects building plans and building permit applications for compliance with the NYS Uniform Fire, Building and Energy Codes
• Schedule, coordinate and conduct compliance inspections of existing buildings, new construction projects, alterations, repairs and demolitions.
• Meets with architects and engineers to respond to questions and provides technical information on code requirements.
• Inspects new construction projects to verify that approved building plans are in compliance with Uniform Code, specifications and good construction practices.
• Inspects existing buildings to determine compliance with the Uniform Code and recommends any corrective actions to resolve violations.
• Recommends to supervisor legal orders and notices such as stop work orders, compliance notices and notices forbidding occupancy.

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

You must have a current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208 AND

Either 1.
a bachelor’s or higher degree*** in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering

AND

Two years of full-time qualifying experience** as described below;

Or 2.
an associate’s degree*** in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering

AND

four years of full-time qualifying experience** as described below;

Or 3.
six years of full-time qualifying experience** as described below.

**Qualifying Experience: Experience in any combination of:

Either 1.
the enforcement, inspection, development, or teaching of building or fire codes;

Or 2.
the design of buildings in a position such as a specifications writer, draftsperson, architect, or engineer.

**NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:
Experience performing design, construction, or inspection of bridges and/or highways; labor law, wage or health and safety inspections/investigations not primarily related to building or fire codes; experience as a firefighter where your responsibilities do not include conducting fire or building code inspections as a primary assignment; and clerical or support duties associated with fire or building code inspections are NOT considered qualifying experience. This list is not all inclusive.

***Degrees in other fields will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above.

***Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Senior Safety & Health Inspector, SG 18 AND have a current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications:

Candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position listed above.

The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

Operational Needs:
• You must have an active certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19NYCRR, Part 434, or Part 1208.
• At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

• Paid Time Off:

o 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
o Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

• Health Care Benefits:

o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

• Additional Benefits:

o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, aswell as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

This position may be filled at one of these locations: Allegany State Park, Letchworth State Park or Niagara Falls State Park

*NY HELPS PROGRAM:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 07/21/25

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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