Neighborhood & Community Services
Code Enforcement Inspector (NY HELPS Program)
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$23.30
Hourly
Help keep Albany safe as a Code Enforcement Inspector! You'll inspect existing residential and commercial buildings and properties to make sure they are in compliance with all City & NY State codes, laws, and regulations. Responsibilities include:
Inspect structures and property on schedule, including but not limited to residential dwelling units and commercial establishments
Provide information to landlords, property owners, tenants, and the general public regarding laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
Assist customers with questions and concerns relating to permits, filing, and registration procedures
Investigate complaints against properties and structures
Prepare reports and recommendations based on inspections, reinspections, or investigations
Performsdata entry and run reports/schedules
Help with orientation and training of Code Enforcement Inspector Trainees
Department:
Neighborhood & Community Services
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
Sixty (60) credit hours or higher of education from an accredited college or university; OR
Thirty (30) credit hours of education from an accredited college or university and one (1) year full-time paid experience performing inspections for a municipal building department or code enforcement agency; OR
Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years full-time paid experience in a building trade, which shall include one (1) year of experience performing inspections for a municipal building department or code enforcement agency.
Completion of Minimum Basic Code Enforcement Training required pursuant to Title 19 of the NYCRR.
A valid NYS Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
The terms of employment require the use of an employee’s personal vehicle for transportation.
Position may require ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; or on an on-call basis.