MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a)    Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology or related field AND two years of experience in building construction, code enforcement or closely related field;  OR

(b)  Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four years of full time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) experience in building construction and repair work, as a building inspector or in a government position in the enforcement or compliance of regulations; OR

(c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above.

       Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid New York State Drivers’ License at the time of application and maintain such license for the duration of employment.
• Must possess of a current Department of State (DOS) NYS Code Enforcement Official Certification at the time of application and maintain such for the duration of employment.  Maintenance of the license consists of attending and successfully completing the ongoing continuing education requirements for certification on an annual basis.

NOTE: Failure to maintain the licenses and certifications specified above may result in termination of employment.