Code Compliance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - Finger Lakes

NY HELP Yes Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Code Compliance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - Finger Lakes Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Tompkins Street Address Administrative Headquarters Taughannock Falls State Park City Trumansburg State NY Zip Code 14886 Duties Description The Code Compliance Specialist 1, SG-18 will be assigned to the Capital Bureau and reports to the Code Compliance Specialist 2, SG-23. As a Code Compliance Specialist 1 duties will include but are not limited to the following:u2022 Review and inspects building plans and building permit applications for compliance with the NYS Uniform Fire, Building and Energy Codesu2022 Schedule, coordinate and conduct compliance inspections of existing buildings, new construction projects, alterations, repairs and demolitions.u2022 Meets with architects and engineers to respond to questions and provides technical information on code requirements.u2022 Inspects new construction projects to verify that approved building plans are in compliance with Uniform Code, specifications and good construction practices.u2022 Inspects existing buildings to determine compliance with the Uniform Code and recommends any corrective actions to resolve violations.u2022 Recommends to supervisor legal orders and notices such as stop work orders, compliance notices and notices forbidding occupancy.u2022 This position requires up to 50% travel to New York City and Long Island. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Qualifications: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:You must have a current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208 ANDEither 1. A bacheloru2019s or higher degree in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering AND Two years of full-time qualifying experience as described below;Or 2. An associateu2019s degree in architectural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction technology, electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or mechanical engineering AND four years of full-time qualifying experience as described below;Or 3. Six years of full-time qualifying experience as described below.Qualifying Experience: Experience in any combination of:Either 1. The enforcement, inspection, development, or teaching of building or fire codes;Or 2. The design of buildings in a position such as a specifications writer, draftsperson, architect, or engineer.NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:Experience performing design, construction, or inspection of bridges and/or highways; labor law, wage or health and safety inspections/investigations not primarily related to building or fire codes; experience as a firefighter where your responsibilities do not include conducting fire or building code inspections as a primary assignment; and clerical or support duties associated with fire or building code inspections are NOT considered qualifying experience. This list is not all inclusive.Degrees in other fields will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above.Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.NOTE: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bacheloru2019s in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience; a masteru2019s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience. 70.1 Transfer Qualifications: At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Senior Safety & Health Inspector, SG-18 AND have a current certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19 NYCRR, Part 434 or Part 1208.Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at Qualifications: In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position listed above.The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law. Additional Comments Operational Needs:u2022 You must have an active certification as a Code Enforcement Official pursuant to Title 19NYCRR, Part 434, or Part 1208.u2022 At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.u2022 Excellent communication and organizational skills.BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:u2022 Paid Time Off:o 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.o Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.u2022 Health Care Benefits:o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costu2022 Additional Benefits:o New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS)Membershipo NYS Deferred Compensationo Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondso Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)o Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: NY HELPS Program:For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted to promotional appointment until their position is covered into the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC) or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The Commission covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024, and July 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status if forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NYS HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.This position may require background check prior to appointment. Permanent or contingent permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective June 26, 2025, or later will be addressed with a subsequent CSC cover-in. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Personnel Office/KW Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12238 Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and a copy of their active certification as a Code Enforcement Official.These documents must be received by March 24, 2026, and submitted via email to . Please use the email subject line: CCS1 - VID211367.Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.Submission of materials as one document in PDF format is preferred, but not mandatory.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, are presentative from our office may contact you.

Created: 2026-03-12