Town of Scott, NY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TOWN OF SCOTT

The contact information for the Town Clerk is: townclerk@townofscott.org, phone number is 607-749-2902 and the fax is 607-749-7907.   Applications must be received by (Friday) Dec. 04, 2020!

 Code Enforcement Officer 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Applicant must reside within the County of Cortland, and ideally the Town of Scott.  Prospective candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work with a diverse population and communicate in a clear and concise manner.  Applicants must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.  Two (2) years of work experience, or its part time equivalent, in the performance of building or fire inspections or code enforcement activities; or in building trades; building construction or repair and completion of a mandated training program offered by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code – Title 19.  

Applicants must also possess a valid New York State driver’s license at the time of appointment.  A valid New York State driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment.  

The Town of Scott Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing state building and fire codes and local land use and zoning ordinances, conducting inspections, issuing building and demolition permits and issuing Certificates of Occupancy.   The Code Enforcement Officer is also responsible for answering complaints for housing code violations and work being done without permits and referring to and accepting applications for Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Boards. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Town of Scott Board.   

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES 

Reviews, checks, and passes on plans and specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with building code, the zoning ordinance, and applicable laws prior to issuing permits. 

Inspects buildings and structures in the process of construction or repair for compliance with approved plans and specifications and all requirements of applicable ordinances and laws, including N.Y. State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. 

Issues building permits and furnishes the prescribed certificates of occupancy upon application.
Explains the requirements of the local building code, local zoning ordinances and the N.Y. State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building code law and other applicable laws to building contractors and to the general public. 

Prepares periodic reports and keeps related records.  

NOTE: At time of appointment, New York State Public Officers Law requires United States Citizenship. 

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT: 

Once appointed, candidates must meet the training and certification requirements set forth by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. (see section 434.5 – Certification of Code Enforcement Personnel – of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR)). 

Part Time Cleaner: 

We are in search of a Cleaner for the Town of Scott Town Hall to carry out cleaning and light maintenance duties. The goal is to keep our building in a condition which is clean and orderly!  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities 
• Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, etc.) 
• Carry out light, and heavy, cleansing tasks and special projects 
• Notify Town Clerk of occurring deficiencies or need for repairs 
• Stock and maintain supply rooms 
• Follow all health and safety regulations 

This will involve approximately 05 hours per week – (1 hour per day) (Monday-Friday)

Requirements 

• High school diploma or equivalent