Code Enforcement Officer (County)

Ontario County; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario County Planning Department is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Code Enforcement Officer (County). The position offers a starting salary of $34.59 per hour and will initially be appointed on a provisional basis pending a civil service exam for permanent status.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed, including an appropriate NYS Operator's license and mandated training as required by the New York State Department of State.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Administration, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting, or a closely related field.
• High school diploma or GED plus two years of full-time paid experience in building construction administration or management, code inspection, and/or enforcement.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by (1) and (2).

Education

Associate/Higher in Mechanical/Construction/Architectural Technology or related field

HS Diploma + 2 years building/construction experience

Equivalent mix of training and experience

Job description

Ontario County Planning Department is looking for qualified applicants to fill a full-time position of Code Enforcement Officer (County).

Starting 2026 Salary: $34.59/hr

NOTE: Candidate will be initially appointed on a provisional basis pending a civil service exam to be held later. To gain permanent status, the candidate must apply for the next exam and be successful according to the Rule of Three.

QUALIFICATIONS

County Values: All employees of Ontario County are expected to uphold and exhibit the County's shared values and behaviors to achieve the County's Vision and Mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of an Associate Degree, or higher, in Mechanical Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Administration, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting, Computer Aided Drafting or a closely related field; or
2. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience in building construction administration or management, building code inspection and/or enforcement; or
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (1) and (2) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT

Possession of an appropriate New York State Operator's license at the time of appointment and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position.

NOTE: Candidates for appointment in this class will be required to complete mandated training as established by the New York State Department of State.

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