TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (non-inclusive list): <LI> Examines electrical permit applications including reviewing plans to determine compliance with the National Electric Code; <LI> Examines building permit applications including reviewing plans to determine compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes family, as well as the Town Code; <LI> Conducts inspections and reviews all rough wiring installations for concealment of such wiring in accordance with the performance specifications in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building code; <LI> Conducts final inspections and fixture count on all electrical work requiring a permit; <LI> Conducts electrical inspections on the installations of photovoltaics used as an alternate energy source; <LI> Inspects construction sites including family dwellings, commercial buildings and industrial complexes for compliance with electric and building codes, submitted plans, and if practicing acceptable work standards; <LI> Performs fire safety inspections of public assembly areas, multiple residences and non-residential occupancies <LI> Assists in explaining, enforcing and interpreting the National Electric Code, NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes family, and the Town Code to contractors, developers and the general public; <LI> Investigates complaints concerning electrical, building and zoning code violations; <LI> Prepares a variety of forms, records and reports relevant to Electrical and Code Enforcement activities; <LI> Issues written notices to correct unsafe, illegal, or dangerous conditions in existing structures; <LI> Issues electrical and building permits and certificates of occupancy and violation notices <P>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EITHER: <LI> Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college with an Associate degree in construction technology, electrical technology, electrical engineering or related field AND three (3) years of full time paid experience (or its part time equivalent), in the trades field; OR - <LI> Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND five (5) years of full time paid experience (or its part time equivalent, in the trades field. <BR>Experience as a Code Enforcement Officer with electrical inspection experience may be substituted for the work experience in the electrical field required in the above. <P>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: <LI> Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Drivers License <LI> Incumbent must successfully complete the prescribed training programs established by the NYS Fire Administrator and the NYS Fire Fighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education Commission within twelve (12) months of appointment. In addition, incumbents must attend and complete the continuing education requirements on an annual basis. Incumbent must maintain said certification for the duration of employment <LI> Incumbent must complete an electrical certification from the IAEI or the ICC within eighteen months of appointment, if they do not already have it. Incumbent must maintain electrical certification for the duration of employment <P>Residency is waived for recruitment, but incumbent must become a resident of Tompkins County or contiguous county within 12 months of appointment.