MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of an Associate Degree with specialization in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field; OR

2. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND one year of satisfactory experience in building construction work or in a building trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or related trades or a fire-fighting organization or experience in the review and interpretation of building plans, property surveys, and zoning/code regulations.; OR

3. Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that defined in (a), (b), or (c) above. Experience as a qualified building inspector can be substituted for an equivalent amount of the above required experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Drivers’ License.

• Incumbent must successfully complete the prescribed training programs established by the NYS Fire Administrator and the NYS Fire Fighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education Commission within eighteen (18) months of appointment.  In addition, incumbents must attend and complete the continuing education requirements on an annual basis.  Incumbent must maintain said certification for the duration of employment.

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