Senior Building Inspector at City of Kingston — Kingston, USA | Base Career

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Examine plans and specifications of new construction, additions, and alterations to residential and commercial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable NYS and local municipal codes and ordinances.
Conduct inspections of commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Perform the more difficult and complex inspection tasks and services. Inspect existing buildings and premises for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Provide direct technical support to the public at the counter, in the field, and on the telephone as an information source on local and state codes and ordinances related to the building permit process.
Conduct plan check on all industrial, commercial, public, and residential structures and buildings; ensures plans and applications are complete. Interpret code requirements for builders, subcontractors, designers, owners, and the public at large. Calculate and collect plan review and permit fees; issue receipts and building permits. Verify that other departments have approved the project prior to issuance of permits. Conduct final inspections of completed work, giving approval to acceptable structures and installations.
Investigate violations of related codes and ordinances. Maintain records and prepare appropriate paperwork, correspondence, records, and reports. Issue violations, correction notices, and stop work orders.
Assist in resolving disputes between building division staff and developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and public. Coordinate final inspections with other departments and agencies. Assist in preparing legal documents such as warrants, citation briefs, and repair and demolition orders.
Provide technical support to department staff; provide direction in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director.
Assist with training inspectors and respond to inspector’s questions and inquiries on codes and compliance. Attend and participate in meetings, seminars, and conferences; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection and plan review work.
May attend Planning Commission, City Council, and other meetings, as appropriate. Regular and consistent attendance required. Performs related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities may also include reviewing zoning applications, preparing documents, communicating with and assisting Zoning Board of Appeals during meetings.

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