Code Enforcement Officer II

This is work involving responsibility for performing inspections to ensure compliance with local and state codes, laws and ordinances and for taking action to address violations. Supervision is received from a Code Enforcement Officer III or the municipality’s designated code enforcement administrator. Does related work as required. When completing the application, you must include the dates of employment, hours worked per week, job title, and primary duties for each position. Be specific - vague information will not be accepted. Incomplete applications or documentation may result in disqualification.

At the time of examination, you must have:
1. Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and two (2) years of paid work experience involving building construction, work in a building trade or in a position requiring familiarity with municipal codes and ordinances; or
2. An Associate's degree or higher in Building Technology, Architecture, Engineering Technology or comparable degree.

1. 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.
2. Building Construction and Rehabilitation – These questions test for knowledge of the various methods and materials used when constructing or renovating various types of buildings and their components.
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. 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.
USE OF CALCULATORS IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EXAMINATIO N

Candidates must be legal residents of the States of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut at the time of application submission for the examination.

Town of Clarkstown, Town of Orangetown, Town of Ramapo, Village of Airmont, Village of Chestnut Ridge, Village of Hillburn, Village of Nyack, Village of Spring Valley and Village of Suffern. Some of the agencies listed above may not have vacancies or be filling their vacancies at this time. An open-competitive and promotional examination will be held on the same day. Eligible candidates may apply ...