Gary L. Parks
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Experienced senior building inspector with over fifty years of experience in building design,construction and inspection . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator for Town Zombie Property Initiative
Town Of Cheektowaga Office Of Community Development
Cheektowaga, NY
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
- Trained and motivated staff during monthly strategy meetings.
- Scheduled and assigned all complaint and follow-up vacant property inspections.
- Communicated regularly with key on-and off-site contacts to achieve satisfaction with facility and servicing.
- Coordinated with property servicers on maintenance and upkeep.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
- Handled numerous daily complaints to address inquiries and concerns about abandoned and or dilapidated properties.
- Initiated operational improvements of which resulted in reducing over 200 initial abandoned properties to a final total of 51 unoccupied properties upon completion of the project grant.
- Supervised work of employees to keep taskforce moving forward to achieve timely completion and goals,
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Building Inspector Code Enforcement Officer
Town Of Cheektowaga Office Of Building Inspections
Cheektowaga, NY
06.1987 - 06.2012
- Conducted various field investigations.
- Enforced compliance with city regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes, and health and safety.
- Monitored assigned areas to identify and evaluate problems.
- Prepared evidence in support of legal actions taken.
- Worked with building owners and users to outline actions required to bring structures in compliance with relevant fire code regulations, laws and accepted standards.
- Prepared public education information on local zoning and building code requirements.
- Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
- Prepared documentation by writing notes, organizing official interview records, compiling inspection reports and maintaining supporting documents.
- Recorded scene layout, damage and findings by drafting diagrams, numbering items and taking photographs.
- Identified safety concerns and documentable fire code violations in new constructions and existing structures.
- Drafted, researched and rewrote municipal codes.
- Handled numerous complaint calls daily to address resident's and superior's inquiries and concerns.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Erie County Community College
Williamsville, NYSkills
- Knowledge of building codes
- Affordable housing programs knowledge
- City and county regulations
- Maintenance knowledge
- Customer service-focused
- Property tours and inspections
- Adaptable
- Database Management
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Staff Management
- Property management
- Property performance reporting
- Coaching and mentoring initiatives
Affiliations
Niagara Frontier Building Officials Association
Western New York Umpires Association
Southtowns Umpires Association
National Association of Sports Officials
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Certification
- Certificated New York State Code Enforcement Officer, for the Town of Cheektowaga - for thirty three years
Timeline
Coordinator for Town Zombie Property Initiative
Town Of Cheektowaga Office Of Community Development
06.2018 - 12.2021
Building Inspector Code Enforcement Officer
Town Of Cheektowaga Office Of Building Inspections
06.1987 - 06.2012
Associate of Arts -
Erie County Community College