Pay: $60/hr
We are seeking a Code Compliance Specialist for a client located in the Capital District. The position is responsible for checking the work of building codes compliance reviews performed by other architect firms.
POSITION CLASS DEFINITION:
This position involves responsibility for reviewing the building codes and design of capital project review packages initiated by school districts requesting a third-party review, assuring compliance as required by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code along with relevant municipal codes and regulations. Work allows considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate employees.
PRIMARY WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Completes quality control/quality assurance reviews of architecture and engineering plans, drawings, specifications and paperwork submitted for capital projects for third party review;
- Determines if capital project plans meet all New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements, New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code along with relevant municipal codes and regulations;
- Prepares correspondence to Third Party Vendors, project owners and/or design professionals regarding outcome of the review and communicates what changes are required in order to be in compliance;
- Maintains an accurate record of all correspondence and communication regarding quality assurance/quality control review of the Third Party Vendor reviews;
- Provides training to Third Party Review firms on standards required by the NYS Education Department for code compliance required for issuance of NYS Building Permits;
- Assists with researching guidance and policy, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF: NYS Building Codes, rules and regulations; departmental objectives, policies, and operations as they relate to capital projects; New York State Education Department (NYSED) rules and regulations as they relate to public school facilities projects;
ABILITY TO: 25. communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; 49. develop and maintain effective working relationships; read and interpret detailed building plans/drawings, construction design documents and specifications; 146. prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State Licensed Architect or Engineer and NYS Department of State Certified Code Enforcement Official. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection technology, mechanical engineering or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience in architecture, engineering or building code enforcement.
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