What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Inspector - Open Competitive Exam position at City of Rochester, NY?
General Description
Employees in this title are responsible for the identification, citation, and correction of code violations relating to refuse collection and snow removal. When assigned to the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) the incumbent will also be responsible for the identification, citation, and correction of code violations relating to high grass and weeds. Supervision is not performed. The employee works under the direct supervision of a higher-level inspector. Related work is performed as required.
Typical Work Activities
- Inspects residential and commercial areas for violations of City codes related to refuse collection and snow removal
- Inspects residential and commercial areas for violations of City codes related to high grass and weeds and issues notice and orders, tickets and work orders associated with these violations (NBD only);
- Investigates incidents of suspected code violations in response to complaints or personal observation;
- Issues warnings for code infractions and follows up with on-site visits to check for correction of violation;
- Determines which violations need to be referred to other departments;
- Determines when violations are a danger to public health or safety and orders immediate cleanup by collection crew;
- Communicates with public to explain and enforce refuse code, recycling program, snow control codes and other Operations Bureau projects;
- Investigates specific code enforcement problems and cooperates with Police Department investigations;
- Attends neighborhood association meetings as liaison for City regarding refuse code enforcement;
- Complies with City and departmental safety policies.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or G.E.D. PLUS
- Two (2) years of work experience in either refuse collection or code enforcement activities; OR
- Two (2) years of work experience in face-to-face customer service, resolving complaints about billing, service, etc.
Note: Experience in I or II may have been acquired concurrently:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possess a valid NYS Class D driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.
Must have car available for daily use.
Exam Information
Preparing Written Material:
Understanding and Interpreting Written Material:
- The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.
- The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County MAY have exam-related material, as well as, other branches. (i.e., CSEA Exam Preparation booklets)
For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.
