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Review Vacancy Date Posted 09/03/24 Applications Due09/17/24 Vacancy ID166664 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPYes AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of TitleCode Compliance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - Palisades Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $68401 to $86056 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Rockland Street Address Palisades Interstate Park 3006 Seven Lakes Drive PO Box 427 City Bear Mountain StateNY Zip Code10911 Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Qualifications: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: You must have a current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208 AND Either 1. a bachelor's or higher degree* in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering AND Two years of full-time qualifying experience as described below; Or 2. an associate's degree* in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering AND four years of full-time qualifying experience as described below; Or 3. six years of full-time qualifying experience as described below. Qualifying Experience: Experience in any combination of: Either 1. the enforcement, inspection, development, or teaching of building or fire codes; Or 2. the design of buildings in a position such as a specifications writer, draftsperson, architect, or engineer. NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Experience performing design, construction, or inspection of bridges and/or highways; labor law, wage or health and safety inspections/investigations not primarily related to building or fire codes; experience as a firefighter where your responsibilities do not include conducting fire or building code inspections as a primary assignment; and clerical or support duties associated with fire or building code inspections are NOT considered qualifying experience. This list is not all inclusive. * Degrees in other fields will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above. * Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee. 70.1 Transfer Qualifications: At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Senior Safety & Health Inspector, SG 18 AND have a current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208. Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/. Provisional Qualifications: In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications: Candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position listed above. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently. Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law. Duties Description The Code Compliance Specialist 1, SG-18 will be assigned to the Capital Bureau and reports to the Code Compliance Specialist 2, SG-23. As a Code Compliance Specialist 1 duties will include but are not limited to the following: * Review and inspects building plans and building permit applications for compliance with the NYS Uniform Fire, Building and Energy Codes * Schedule, coordinate and conduct compliance inspections of existing buildings, new construction projects, alterations, repairs and demolitions. * Meets with architects and engineers to respond to questions and provides technical information on code requirements. * Inspects new construction projects to verify that approved building plans are in compliance with Uniform Code, specifications and good construction practices. * Inspects existing buildings to determine compliance with the Uniform Code and recommends any corrective actions to resolve violations. * Recommends to supervisor legal orders and notices such as stop work orders, compliance notices and notices forbidding occupancy. Additional Comments The posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($65,001) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($82,656) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). Operational Needs: * You must have an active certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19NYCRR, Part 434, or Part 1208. * At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. * Excellent communication and organizational skills. BENEFITS: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: * Paid Time Off: o 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. o Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development. * Health Care Benefits: o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost * Additional Benefits: o New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS)Membership o NYS Deferred Compensation o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, aswell as U.S. Savings Bonds o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) o Paid Parental / Family Leave To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx * NY HELPS PROGRAM: For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Carina Alfeo Telephone Fax Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov Address Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12238 Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, your active certification as a Code Enforcement Official, and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. Please submit your application materials to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include Vacancy ID# 166664 in the subject line of your e-mail for consideration. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.