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NYS Department of State Code Compliance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) in Albany, New York

NY HELPSThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208 AND 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 OR an associate 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 six years of full-time qualifying experience as described below. Qualifying experience is defined as the enforcement, inspection, development, or teaching of building or fire codes; or the design of buildings in a position such as a specifications writer, draftsperson, architect, or engineer.MQ Substitution:An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience. COMPETIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: •Training experience, including development, and presenting training material to large groups.Duties Description The Code Compliance Specialist 1 duties in the Division of Building Standards & Codes will include but are not limited to the following:•Assist in conducting formal investigations and refer the matter to DOSs Office of Administrative Hearings. •Evaluate highly technical building code and construction issues and develop a detailed, comprehensive, and accurate response. Ensure that the content of verbal responses, studies, and documents are comprehensive, accurate, and explains the subject matter clearly and concisely. •Conduct audits for training requirements for Code Enforcement Officials and Building Safety Inspectors.•Work on course development, revisions, and updates by a specified deadline. Ensure that the content of course materials submitted to the Program Manager is comprehensive, accurate, explains the material clearly and concisely, and is creative. •Deliver training online and in large groups (300 -400 students) to ensure that the training is delivered properly, accurately, and professionally. Mentor and collaborate with other CCSII staff in their performance and presentation of the class material and provide guidance on how they can improve their delivery and meet the intended goals of the training. •Assist in providing regional support across the state as assigned. Regional support in the form of training, technical assistance, and potentially direct enforcement is provided as assigned. Provide support and direct staff in the form of training, plan reviews, inspections, and responses to questions concerning the proper application of the codes and similar activities and ensure that they are technically accurate and are provided in an effective manner. •Review, analyze, prepare written reports, and work with counsel to recommend new or revised provisions of law, regulation, or code, concerning the local government programs for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes and the State Energy Code. •Review local laws and ordinances governing building construction.Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Minimum Salary: 65001 Maximum Salary: 82656 Salary Unit: Yearly

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