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JOB APPLICATIONS WANTED TITLE:Code InspectorLOCATION:City of Ithaca - Planning, Building, and Economic DevelopmentSALARY:$56,311, with subsequent increases to $70,389The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The focus of this position is to facilitate and insure the safe construction, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of new and existing buildings and dwellings. This includes but is not limited to the plan review for and the inspection of factories, warehouses, commercial and business facilities, dormitories, fraternities and sororities, student housing on or off campus, mixed-use buildings, multiple dwellings, and one- and two-family houses. The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Multiple Residence Law, the City of Ithaca Building and Housing Codes, Zoning Ordinance, Historic Preservation Ordinance, Flood Plain Development Ordinance and all other applicable land use and building codes. Because of the variety and complexity of the work the incumbent may be required to review and inspect, he or she must be familiar with reviewing large-scale projects and have experience in concrete and steel construction as well as wood frame construction. In addition the incumbent must possess technical expertise in construction methods and practices. This position also requires the inspection of dwellings for compliance with health, safety, and habitability as required by the City of Ithaca’s Housing Code and the Multiple Residence Law. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Plan Examiner. Leeway is allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details. Does related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a closely related field with similar course curriculum and two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in the design, construction, or inspection of buildings as a project manager, estimator, construction superintendent or general contractor, or in qualified code enforcement activities; orPossession of a Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in the design, construction, or inspection of buildings as a project manager, estimator, construction superintendent or general contractor, or in qualified code enforcement activities; orPossession of an Associate's Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Technology or a closely related field with similar course curriculum, and four (4) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in the design, construction, or inspection of buildings as a project manager, estimator, construction superintendent or general contractor, or in qualified code enforcement activities; or MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (continued):Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and eight (8) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in the design, construction, or inspection of buildings as a project manager, estimator, construction superintendent or general contractor, or in qualified code enforcement activities; orAn equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C) and (D) above.Note: College degrees 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 and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants are responsible for payment of the required evaluation fee.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment. Candidates must obtain certification as a Code Enforcement Official from the New York State Department of State, as required by Title 19, Part 1208 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR), within twelve months of permanent appointment, and must maintain said certification for the duration of employment. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: There are no residency requirements for this position.APPOINTMENT STATUS AND EXAM REQUIREMENT:  This will be a provisional appointment pending the results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date.  Permanent appointment will be dependent upon the candidate's exam score. To view the complete job description visit: http://www.cityofithaca.org/302/Job-Descriptions.APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED: City of Ithaca applicationCopy of high school and college transcriptsCopy of driver licenseApplications must be received by the City of Ithaca Human Resources Department no later than 4:30 PM EST on the last filing date indicated below. All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications. Submit required application materials by October 18, 2023:City of IthacaHuman Resources DepartmentWeb site: https://ithaca-portal.mycivilservice.comWe would love to have you on our team! We hope to hear from you soon!Issued: October 3, 2023