Job Description

Posting number: POSTING

Department: PERMITS & INSPECTIONS

Job classification: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT COORDINATOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Development

Summary

This is an inspection position where the incumbent serves as a liaison to neighborhood development plans and to other community developers to analyze building codes in relationship to community development programs. Work is performed under general supervision of the Commissioner or a designee, however wide leeway is allowed for planning work.

Examples of duties

Evaluates building codes in the context of development projects;

Acts as liaison for neighborhood development programs and other developers;

Serves as liaison for inspection purposes between the various divisions with the department of Permits and Inspection Services and other city departments, particularly the Office of Strategic Planning;

Coordinates and manages internal projects within the department;

Evaluates and provides recommendations in building code waivers and variances;

Assesses proposed construction projects and land-use in relation to with proposed development(s).

Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

(A) Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education in Architecture (NAAB Certified); Planning, or Construction plus five (5) years of experience within the Architecture, Planning or construction field;

OR

(B) Associate's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education in Architecture (NAAB Certified), Planning or Construction, plus six (6) years of experience within the Architecture, Planning or Construction field

OR

(C) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A and B above.

Special Requirements:

1) Possession of a current New York State Driver’s License that must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment;

2) Possession of a Basic Code Enforcement Training Certificate issued by the NYS Department of Education that must be presented within 12 months from date of appointment.

*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

Supplemental information

Extensive understanding of both contemporary and historical building construction, encompassing techniques, materials, and structural elements;

Strong familiarity with the rules and regulations of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes;

Project management and coordination skills;

Skilled at maintaining cooperative relations with public officials, contractors, architects, owners and the general public;

Skilled in understanding and interpreting building, housing, and zoning laws and codes;

Capable of reviewing and evaluating building construction plans to ensure compliance with relevant codes;

Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams);

Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.