Code Enforcement Officer Trainee

About this role

This is a trainee position designed to prepare incumbents to inspect new and existing structures and adjacent properties to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the City of Rochester and New York State. &nbsp; Work is performed under the direct supervision of a senior staff member with some flexibility allowed in the scheduling and execution of inspections and meetings with citizens and community groups. &nbsp;This job requires working outdoors in all types of weather and incumbents may be required to work evenings and weekends. &nbsp;Related work is performed as required. &nbsp;The duration of the traineeship will be up to 24 months however it may be extended if more time is needed to complete the series of courses required by the State for certification as building inspector. &nbsp;Upon successful completion of the job training, incumbents will transition to Code Enforcement Officer without further testing.&nbsp;<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.</strong></div><br>

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent&nbsp;<strong>AND</strong>:<br><br>Two (2) years of experience in public contact work which involved providing information to the public. &nbsp;Examples: Customer Service Work, Teaching, Interviewing, inspection for code compliance in housing, construction, refuse collection or similar positions.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>NOTE</strong>: Experience in a construction related field is helpful but&nbsp;<u>not</u> required.<br><br><strong><u>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</u></strong><strong>:</strong><br>NYS Class D Operator's License at time of appointment. &nbsp;<br>This licensure must be maintained throughout employment in this title.<br>Car available for daily use.