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Town of Victor Code Enforcement Officer in Victor, New York
Order#: NY1527879 Code Enforcement Officer
Summary of Responsibilities: Maintains records concerning code enforcement activities, including applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees charged and collected inspection reports, etc.; Provides advice on the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, municipal building and/or zoning rules and regulations and other relevant State laws and rules to various boards and committees as well as the general public; Reviews applications for building permits to insure that they meet the requirements of ordinances and codes; Inspects existing buildings and structures to insure conformity with codes; Investigates complaints and attempts to resolve problems through consultation and enforcement, if necessary; Issues, denies or revokes building permits and certificates of occupancy; Orders code violations in existing structures to be removed and arranges for condemnation notices to owners and builders for improper or hazardous conditions; Issues written notices to correct code violations in existing structures; May file complaints when appropriate, seeking Court enforcement of various codes. Attends basic municipal meetings (i.e. Town, Zoning/Planning Boards, etc.) to make reports, answer questions and provide technical expertise as needed; Coordinates review of development projects with other departments; Advises the fire department, the DEC and other government entities of problems or developments for which they need to be informed; Monitors the activities of electrical inspectors; Prepares a variety of reports relevant to Code Enforcement activities for the municipal government;
Qualifications: Graduation from High School or possession of a High School equivalency diploma. CERTIFICATION as a code enforcement and/or building inspector is required.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT ON THE ONTARIO COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES WEBSITE AT https://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps