Willdan
Engineering and energy consultancy serving utilities, public agencies, and industries.
Code Enforcement Official
Enforces NY building/fire codes, issues permits, inspects sites, handles violations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The New York State Code Enforcement Official administers and enforces the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and local zoning ordinances, ensuring safety through site inspections, building plan reviews, and violation enforcement. Key responsibilities include issuing permits, certificates of occupancy, and violation notices, as well as monitoring construction and addressing code violations. • Conduct site inspections. • Issue permits and certificates of occupancy. • Investigate complaints. • Enforce compliance through violation notices. • Issue building permits. • Monitor construction of permitted projects. • Address code violations. • Maintain records. • Read and interpret construction plans and technical documents; communicate with the public. • Use computer applications for record‑keeping and permit tracking. • Exercise firmness, tact, and impartiality in enforcing regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸site inspections
- ▸permit issuance
- ▸violation enforcement
- ▸construction monitoring
- ▸record keeping
- ▸plan review
What You Bring
• Understand NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and local zoning laws. • Hold NYS Department of State Code Enforcement Official certification. • Experience in building construction, inspection, or related field (e.g., architecture, engineering). • Knowledge of building materials, fire safety standards, and construction methods. • Possess a valid New York State driver’s license. • Complete NYS‑approved in‑service Code training courses.
Requirements
- ▸code knowledge
- ▸code certification
- ▸construction experience
- ▸fire safety
- ▸driver license
- ▸code training
Work Environment
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