Code Compliance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) Vacancy ID : 201498

Code Compliance Specialist 1

The Code Compliance Specialist 1 will be assigned to the Division of Building Standards and Codes Oversight Unit and the duties will include but not be limited to :

• Assist in conducting formal investigations and refer the matters to the Department of States's Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Conduct audits for training requirements for Code Enforcement Officials and Building Safety Inspectors.
• Work on course development, revisions, and updates by a specified deadline. Ensure that the content of course materials submitted to the Program Manager is comprehensive, accurate, explains the material clearly and concisely, and is creative.
• Deliver training online, and in large groups (300 - 400 students) to ensure the training is delivered properly, accurately, and professionally.
• Mentor and collaborate with other CCS II staff in their performance and presentation of the class material and provide guidance on how they can improve their delivery and meet the intended goals of the training.
• Assist in providing regional support across the state as assigned; in the form of training, technical assistance, and potentially direct enforcement as assigned.
• Provide support and direct staff in the form of training, plan reviews, inspections, and responses to questions concerning the proper application of the codes. Ensure the support provided is technically accurate and provided in an effective manner.
• Review, analyze, prepare written reports, and work with counsel to recommend new or revised provisions of law, regulation, or code, for local government programs in the administration and enforcement of The Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the "Uniform Code") as well as the State Energy Code.
• Review local laws and ordinances governing building construction.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-B / C service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https : / / careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov / cmo / gotit / .

NY HELPS

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

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a 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, 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 the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.

While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The minimum qualifications for Non-Competitive appointment are :

Minimum Qualifications Substitution

If a degree and / or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

55 B / C Appointment :

This position is eligible for 55B / C designation and candidates with 55B / C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B / C eligibility letter along with their application.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING : The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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