Entry Level Home Inspector Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info. Distinguishing Features of the Class An incumbent to a position in this class performs regular and special inspections in an assigned district to insure compliance with city ordinances relating to air pollution, heating installations and dry cleaning establishments. This is important public health inspection work involving responsibility for determining the degree of air pollution caused by smoke, dust and fumes and for the inspection of new heating installations and dry cleaning plants

Instructions concerning the policies and objectives of the work are received from either the Director or Assistant Director of Housing and Property Inspections. Work is checked by a review of inspection reports and by conferences. Incumbents exercise no direct supervisory responsibilities over subordinate employees.

Examples of work (Illustration Only) Investigates complaints of excessive smoke and gas fumes and of excessive collections of soot resulting in property damage; Interviews complainant and offenders; Advises offenders, coal and stoker representatives in smoke abatement; Reviews and approves plans for construction of remedial equipment and inspects the finished job for compliance with plans; Inspects chimneys and metal stacks and reports those in need of repairs; Inspects incinerators and incinerator screens, ordering necessary repairs or new installations; Inspects all installations of home heating equipment for compliance with heating code; Inspects dry cleaning plants and equipment for conformance with regulatory ordinances including proper ventilation, safety factors and disposal of sludge; Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and possession of a First Class Stationary Engineer's License issued by the City of Buffalo in accordance with city ordinances which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during length of employment. Special Requirement Possession of a current NYS Driver's License which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during length of employment.

*Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant. THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER Additional Information Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in the operation of boilers and their auxiliaries; Good knowledge of mechanics and combustion skills in making tests and in detecting flaws in the operation of equipment; Working knowledge of codes and ordinances pertaining to combustion, combustion control, residential heating, fumigation and dry cleaners; Ability to read and interpret blueprints; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with public officials, contractors and the general public; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.