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Building Inspector
Description of Duties
This position is responsible for planning, directing and supervising the activities of the Building Department in a town or village, or conducting building inspection activities in a Monroe County department. The Building Inspector performs or supervises Assistant Inspectors in the inspection of buildings, issuance of building permits, and enforcement of State and municipal building codes. The employee reports directly to and works under the general direction of the Town Supervisor or other higher-level staff member, with wide leeway allowed in the exercise of independent judgement. General supervision is exercised over clerical and technical personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Completion of eight (8) college level courses in building construction, building technology, architecture, civil engineering or a similar discipline; OR,
- Three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in building construction, building inspection, plumbing installation work, or one of the building trades that involved the use and application of building plans and specifications; OR,
- Four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in a clerical or technical position involving reading and interpreting working construction plans, drawings and specifications; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree or successful completion of a minimum of sixty (60) semester credit hours with major work in Civil Engineering or Architecture, plus one (1) year of experience as described in (B) or two (2) years of experience as described in (C) above; OR,
- Possession of a current New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training Certificate indicating completion of the New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training Program; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of above.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
