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Technical Services Director
Description of Duties
This position is responsible for managing the building inspection and service functions for a town including building, construction, and fire prevention. Duties include supervising the issuance of building permits, and the review of construction plans for compliance with various ordinances and codes. Duties also include preparing and monitoring departmental budget and expenditures. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Commissioner of Public Works or other higher level staff member. General supervision is exercised over building inspection and clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus six (6) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** experience in building construction or building inspection, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity*.
*supervisory capacity, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, involves typical duties such as assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, maintaining work standards, motivating and developing subordinate employees, implementing procedural changes, increasing efficiency and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale and discipline. The supervision aspects must be an integral part of the job, not incidental or occasional.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
