The Town Board of the Town of New Baltimore is seeking an applicant to be appointed to the position of Part-Time, Code Enforcement Officer (CEO).
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, it provides for the coordination of all activities relevant to ensuring compliance with the appropriate laws, codes, rules and regulations pertaining to the construction or alteration of buildings and structures.  Activities are conducted both in the office and at inspection site. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

  • Reviews compliance with approved plans and specifications.
  • coordinates, and participates in the inspections of various stages of construction, and upon completion of construction of buildings and structures;
  • Inspects, as necessary, buildings and structures to administer, ensure compliance with, and enforce all provisions of New York State (NYS) Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, local Town Code and other codes, laws, rules and regulations.
  • Responds to complaints; receives calls to department.
  • Prepares a variety of reports relevant to Code Enforcement activities for the municipal government.
  • Maintains accurate records on all transactions and activities including all applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees charged and collected, inspection reports and notices and orders issued.
  • Other related duties assigned to the office

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a qualified building inspector can be submitted for an equivalent amount of the following requirements:

  • Possession of a NYS Certification for Code Enforcement Officer, issued by the Department of State                             (OR)
  • Possession of an Associate’s Degree with specialization in civil engineering, construction technology or a related field, from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university, and one year of full-time paid experience in building construction work;                                                                (OR)
  • Three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience in building construction work, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or in a building trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical related trades      (OR)
  • Satisfactory completion of 60 semester hours at an approved four-year college or university in the program leading to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical or construction technology, or a related field and one-year of full-time paid experience in  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Possession of a valid, New York State Driver’s license is required at time of appointment and this license must be maintained throughout employment.
HOURS PER WEEK, HOURLY RATE AND EXPENSES PAID: Starting at $17.50 per hour; 10 hours/week, as well as mileage expenses.
HOW TO APPLY:  A letter of intent for the position and a resume should be sent or delivered to Town Clerk Barbara Finke at New Baltimore Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, NY 12087 and must be received by the close of business on November 5, 2024. All qualified applicants will be considered and interviewed for the position