Code Enforcement Officer
Code Enforcement Officer
Full OR Part Time Code Enforcement Officer for Town of Lenox (including Village of Wampsville). The work involves responsibility for administering and enforcing the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Under the general direction of the Town or Village Board, provides for the coordination of all activities relevant to ensuring compliance with the appropriate laws, codes, rules, and regulations. The incumbent performs related work as required. Position requires Code Enforcement Officer certification from the New York State Department of State or attainment of same on the job.
Minimum Qualifications Include: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either: (A) Possession of an associate degree with specialization in civil engineering, construction technology or a related field; OR (B) Satisfactory completion of 60 semester hours at an approved four-year college or university in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field; OR (C) Two years of full-time satisfactory experience in building construction work or in a building trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or related trades; OR (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
SPECIAL NOTE: Experience as a qualified building inspector can be substituted for an equivalent amount of the above required experience. Possession of Code Enforcement Officer certification from the New York State Department of State can be substituted for the experience required above. Pay dependent on experience/qualifications. Benefits available and may include NYS Retirement & Health Insurance.