Code Enforcement Officer

Washington County has an anticipated vacancy for a provisional appointment as Code Enforcement Officer*. The work involves responsibility for administering and enforcing the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or a local fire and/or building code if approved by the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council. Under general supervision, provides for the coordination of all activities relevant to ensuring compliance with the appropriate laws, codes, rules and regulations. A Code Enforcement Officer may supervise a small number of Building Inspectors, Zoning Compliance personnel and/or clerical personnel. Does related work as required.

*This is a Civil Service competitive position. Provisional appointee must take a future-dated exam when announced and be reachable on the resulting Eligible List to receive permanent appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(a) Possession of a NYS Certification for Code Enforcement Officer; OR

(b) Possession of an Associate’s Degree with specialization in civil engineering, construction technology or a related field, from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, and one year of full-time paid experience in building construction work; OR

(c) Three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience in building construction work, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or in a building trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical related trades.

Experience as a qualified building inspector can be submitted for an equivalent amount of the above required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Candidates for appointment in this class will be required to complete mandated training as required by the Department of State.

RATE OF PAY: $24.22/hour (2024 rate) plus excellent benefits.

See Attached Files for Job Description.

Applications will be accepted until position filled.

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.22 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person