What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector position at City of Kingston?
- Reviews building construction and repair plans prior to issuing building permits.
- Inspects buildings in the process of construction in order to ascertain that code requirements for general construction practices are observed.
- Inspects existing buildings and structures, and notes general condition and safety for continued use.
- Orders corrections and improvements.
- Issues summonses and condemnation notices to owners and builders of improper or hazardous conditions.
- Investigates complaints and violations, including but not limited to The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the City of Kingston local ordinances.
- Prepares and maintains all records relating to building permits, plumbing permits, electric permits, variances, complaints, inspections, violations, court appearances and any and all correspondence relating to the above work.
- New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official (CEO); or
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree in mechanical or construction technology or closely related field; or
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience as a building contractor, or trades worker, or in the design of building or the inspection of buildings for safety and compliance codes; or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) and (C).
About City of Kingston:
We are dedicated to recruiting and retaining the most qualified people for positions in local government. Most jobs in local government fall under the Civil Service system. A "Civil Service" employee can be anyone from a secretary, Police Officer, Fire Fighter, a mechanic or a supervisor for a department. Different jobs have different requirements. Some jobs require that you take an examination to be considered for a permanent job. These are called competitive positions. There are three types of positions that have no examination requirements: Exempt positions are those where the employer decides the qualifications of applicants and chooses the person they want to hire. The process is similar to that found in private industry. Non-competitive positions have specific education and experience requirements that you must meet. Employers choose from among the qualified people who apply. Labor positions have no requirements. Employers may choose anyone for these jobs. If you are interested in a position with the City of Kingston, whether it be a tested or non-tested position, you must complete the Application for Examination and Employment which can be found on our website at www.kingston-ny.gov/Employment.