Senior Code Enforcement Officer

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: senior code enforcement officer

salary: $40.25/hour

type of employment: full time

issue date: 09/01/26

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.

• (a) graduation from a regionally accredited or new york state registered two year college with an associate’s degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, construction technology or related field and two years of experience in building construction, code enforcement or closely related field; or
• (b) graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of full time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) experience in building construction and repair work, as a building inspector or in a government position in the enforcement or compliance of regulations; or
• any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above.
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• must possess a valid new york state drivers’ license at the time of application and maintain such license for the duration of employment.
• must possess of a current department of state (dos) nys code enforcement official certification at the time of application and maintain such for the duration of employment. Maintenance of the license consists of attending and successfully completing the ongoing continuing education requirements for certification on an annual basis.

note: failure to maintain the licenses and certifications specified above may result in termination of employment.

distinguishing features of the class: this is a highly responsible technical position that reviews plans for, and completes inspections of, construction and building use for compliance with the town code and enforces the state uniform fire prevention and building codes family. Work is performed under the general supervision of the department director with considerable autonomy and use of independent judgment in caring out work activities.

The position provides assistance to the director and may act for them in their absence. Supervision may be exercised over other department staff. Attendance at evening meetings at various boards and committees of the town may be requested. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

• 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 and issues building permits;
• conducts inspections and reviews construction in accordance with the performance specifications in the new york state uniform fire prevention and building code;
• conducts final inspections of work requiring a permit and issues certificates of occupancy;
• 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, 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 investigates complaints concerning building and zoning code violations;
• investigates…