Code Enforcement Officer Job New York New York USA,Government

tompkins county civil service vacancy

inclusion through diversity

open to the publictompkins county department of human resources office

125 e. Court streetithaca, ny 14850

tompkins county is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

title: code enforcement officer

salary: $35.00/hour

type of employment: full time

issue date: 09/09/26

the final date to file applications: 09/25/26

date that this announcement should be removed from posting: 09/26/26

residency: candidates must have been legal residents of tompkins county or one of the six adjoining counties (cayuga, chemung, cortland, schuyler, seneca, tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency. For examinations: the eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence.

A municipality or district may exercise its right under section 23-4-a. Of civil service law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, tompkins county must then certify the names of non-residents on the list.

this is an approved help title. No examination is required.

minimum qualifications:

graduation from a regionally accredited or new york state registered two year college with an associates degree in engineering or construction technology or related field; or
graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years of full time paid (or the equivalent part-time) experience in building inspection, or as an independent contractor, skilled construction worker, or similar work in a closely related field; or
graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and possession of one or more of the following certifications: introduction to nys code enforcement practices part i and part ii; building codes of new york state; residential codes of new york state; general construction principles; or inspection procedures for existing structures

tompkins county is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

special requirements:

must possess a valid new york state drivers’ license at the time of application and maintain such license for the duration of employment.
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 eighteen (18) months of appointment. In addition, incumbents must attend and complete the continuing education requirements on an annual basis.

distinguishing features of the class:

this is a responsible technical position that reviews plans for, and completes inspections of, construction and building use for compliance with zoning ordinance and enforces the state uniform fire prevention, building code and energy code. Work is performed under the general supervision of the director or senior code enforcement officer with a moderate level of leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the work activities.

The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

typical work activities:

examines building permit applications including reviewing plans to determine compliance with the new york state uniform fire prevention, building code, energy code, as well as local laws and zoning ordinances;
inspects construction sites including family dwellings, commercial buildings and industrial complexes for compliance with building codes, submitted plans, and if practicing acceptable work standards;
performs fire safety inspections of public assembly areas, multiple residences and non-residential occupancies assists in explaining and interpreting the uniform fire prevention, building code and local zoning ordinances and laws to contractors, developers and the general public;
investigates complaints concerning building and zoning code violations; prepares a variety of forms, records and reports relevant to code enforcement activities; issues written notices to correct unsafe, illegal, or dangerous conditions in existing structures; issue building permits and certificates of occupancy and violation notices; responds to phone inquiries concerning all services provided by the office;…