Assistant Building Inspector

ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR, Town of Henrietta, NY

The Town of Henrietta is looking to fill the position of full-time Assistant Building Inspector.

General Description:  This position reports directly to the Director of Building and Fire Prevention.  Assists the Director in inspecting buildings, issuing building permits, enforcing state and municipal building codes, and investigating reported violations of the Town Codes pertaining to land and property use, and other duties as related to the position.

Eligibility of Employment:

Experience in plan review and inspections as well as enforcement of the Building Codes of New York State.  This position falls under the Monroe County Civil Service Rules.

Typical Work Activities:

Duties of the position include the review and approval of submitted plans and specifications for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs and demolition of buildings and structures for compliance with state and local codes, performing necessary field inspections for compliance with said codes.

Issues Permits, Certificates of Compliance and Occupancy as well as stop work orders and orders to vacate and maintains appropriate records for such activities.  Enforcement of the Town and State property maintenance codes.

Explains and clarifies the requirements of state and local codes as well as the local zoning ordinances to contractors and the general public.

Assists in inspecting reported violations of the Town codes and ordinances; makes onsite investigations to verify complaints; issues violation notices and appearance tickets.

Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Good knowledge of the methods, practices and materials involved in building construction; good knowledge of the Building Codes of New York State; good knowledge of the building trades; working knowledge of architecture and engineering; ability to explain state and local laws, code and ordinances; ability to read and interpret working plans, drawings and specifications; ability to conduct inspections of buildings under construction; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, building contractors and the general public; good judgment; attention to detail; willingness to work outdoors; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Pay Range: $25.85 - $28.27/ 35-hour work week.

Applications can be found on the Town website at www.henrietta.org

Please submit your application, letter of interest and resume to jobs@henrietta.org