Zoning and Building Coordinator (Promotional - City of Geneva)

The work involves responsibility for managing the City’s zoning and code enforcement services. This includes supervising and carrying out building inspection and code enforcement activities. Knowledge of the City’s Housing Code, Stare Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the City’s Zoning Ordinance is required. Work also involves undertaking various planning and zoning studies and providing professional staff assistance to various boards and committees. Work involves supervising a small staff of inspectors and enforcement personnel. Position reports to the Assistant City Manager. Does related work as required.

Immediately preceding the examination date, candidates must possess EITHER:
1. Permanent Competitive status in the position of Code Enforcement Officer for one (1) year in the City of Geneva; OR
2. Permanent Non-Competitive status in the position of Code Enforcement Officer (HELP Program) for two (2) years in the City of Geneva; OR
3. A combination of (1) and (2) which equals no less than two (2) years’ service in the City of Geneva. In accordance with Civil Service Law, Section 52.10(a) which became effective September 4, 2024, time served provisionally immediately preceding permanent appointment shall count towards meeting the time in title and the employee shall be eligible to take the promotion examination. Qualifying Experience for Appointment: Successful candidates will be eligible for appointment from the eligible list when they meet the time described in the minimum qualifications above. In accordance with Civil Service Law, Section 52.10(b) which became effective September 4, 2024, time served provisionally immediately preceding permanent appointment shall count towards meeting the time in title that an employee needs to meet for appointment from an eligible list. Anticipated Eligibility: Applicants who lack thirty days, or less, of meeting the minimum qualifications by the date of the examination will be admitted conditionally to the examination. However, proof of the additional days’ qualifications must be submitted prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
ZONIN G AND BUILDING COORDINATOR (CITY OF GENEVA)
Civil Service Exam held in Ontario County (Promotional) Exam Date Exam Number Application Fee* Application Deadline December 19, 2026 70034-670 $15.00 (Do not send cash) November 18, 2026 *The non-refundable Application and Administrative Fees must be submitted at time of application (credit or debit card only). A *Fee Waiver is available to candidates who meet the requirements. Ontario County Department of Human Resources 3019 County Complex Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424 www.ontariocountyny.gov ~ ~ (585) 396-4465
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EXAM NO. 70034-670

A test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:
1. Preparing written material - These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.
2. Inspection procedures and principles - These questions test for knowledge of the appropriate practices and methods to use when inspecting various types of building facilities and projects; including proper adherence to plans and codes; dealing with residents, owners, and contractors; and inspection record keeping.
3. Understanding and interpreting building plans and requirements - These questions test for the ability to read, analyze and perform computations based on technical drawings and written technical material related to building facilities and projects. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written material and/or drawings.
4. Zoning inspection principles, related laws and codes, and site plan interpretation - These questions test for knowledge of the concepts, terminology, and procedures used in real property and zoning inspection, including related legal documents, and for the ability to read, analyze, and perform computations based on real property and site drawings and on real property and zoning-related written presentations.
5. Understanding and interpreting codes and ordinances - These questions test for the ability to read and analyze various codes and requirements. Candidates will be provided with written selections related to code provisions (mainly dealing with zoning, housing and property management issues) and will be asked questions based on those reading passages. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written selections. Candidates will not be required to have any special knowledge related to the content areas covered in the reading selections.
6. Supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline. Test guide: The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm. USE OF CALCULATOR IS RECOMMENDED . Candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand-held, solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with Typewriter Keyboards, Spell Checkers, personal Digital Assistants, Address Books, Language Translators, Dictionaries, or any similar devices are prohibited. Cell phones, SmartWatches or any similar electronic devices are prohibited. You may not bring books or other reference materials. You will not be permitted to use the calculator function of your cell phone.
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EXAM NO. 70034-670

This examination is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill future vacancies in this title, which may occur during the life of the Eligible List. An eligible may receive only one Permanent appointment from this Eligible List. If an eligible accepts a Contingent-Permanent appointment their name will be removed from the Eligible List only for the department or agency in which she/he ...