What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Inspector/Part-Time (HELPS) position at City of Rochester (NY)?
Employees in this title are responsible for the identification, citation, and correction of code violations relating to refuse collection and snow removal. When assigned to the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) the incumbent will also be responsible for the identification, citation, and correction of code violations relating to high grass and weeds. Supervision is not performed. The employee works under the direct supervision of a higher-level inspector. Related work is performed as required.
Under the NY HELPS Program, the Civil Service Exam for this title has been waived. For additional information regarding the NY HELPS Program, please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/faq.cfm
I. Two (2) years work experience in either refuse collection or code enforcement activities; OR
II. Two (2) years work experience in face-to face customer service, resolving complaints about billing, service, etc.
Note: Experience in I or II may have been acquired concurrently:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid NYS Class D driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.
Must have car available for daily use.
Under the NY HELPS Program, the Civil Service Exam for this title has been waived. For additional information regarding the NY HELPS Program, please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/faq.cfm
CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.
- Inspects residential and commercial areas for violations of City codes related to refuse collection and snow removal;
- Inspects residential and commercial areas for violations of City codes related to high grass and weeds and issues notice and orders, tickets and work orders associated with these violations (NBD only);
- Investigates incidents of suspected code violations in response to complaints or personal observation;
- Issues warnings for code infractions and follows up with on-site visits to check for correction of violation;
- Determines which violations need to be referred to other departments;
- Determines when violations are a danger to public health or safety and orders immediate cleanup by collection crew;
- Communicates with public to explain and enforce refuse code, recycling program, snow control codes and other Operations Bureau projects;
- Investigates specific code enforcement problems and cooperates with Police Department investigations;
- Attends neighborhood association meetings as liaison for City regarding refuse code enforcement;
- Complies with City and departmental safety policies.
I. Two (2) years work experience in either refuse collection or code enforcement activities; OR
II. Two (2) years work experience in face-to face customer service, resolving complaints about billing, service, etc.
Note: Experience in I or II may have been acquired concurrently:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid NYS Class D driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.
Must have car available for daily use.
Salary : $21 - $25