Current Employment Opportunities:
Part Time Code Enforcement Officer
Distinguishing features of the class:
This work involves responsibility for inspecting dwelling units and property within the municipality to determine and secure compliance with codes and ordinances on building standards. Work is performed according to an established routine under the general supervision of administrative or supervisory personnel. Supervision of others is not normally a function of the class.
Typical Work Activities:
- Enter dwelling units and property and inspect heating, lightning, ventilating and sanitary facilities, etc.;
- Complete checklists to ensure standards are met;
- Issues and orders corrections and improvements on unsafe or and hazardous conditions;
- Investigates complaints made by the public about possible violations;
- Maintain electronic records and issues reports of inspection activities;
- Willingness to attend classes/training seminars pertinent to job related duties;
- Does related work as required.
Full Performance knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics:
Good knowledge of inspections techniques; working knowledge of housing standards or other pertinent codes or ordinances; working knowledge of the geography of the municipality; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with public officials, property owners, and the general public; ability to keep accurate records; good powers of observation; tact; courtesy; honesty; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency and two years of full-time paid work experience.
NOTE: College education may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis (30 credits equal to one year).
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid driver’s license at time of appointment.
For information and an application please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (845) 832-6111 Ext. 112 or by email at townclerk@townofdoverny.us.
