The City of Albany i s an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Office of Human Resources Tatiana Diaz, Director Albany City Hall 24 Eagle Street, Rm 301 (p) 518 -434-5049 (f) 518 -434-5269 Mayor Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs Notice of Job Opening Position: Code Enforcement Inspector (NY HELPS Program) Applicants must meet th e requirements outlined in the enclosed job description. PLEASE NOTE: This position is in the NY HELPS Program, which is under the Non -Competitive class until the expiration of the program. Department: Buildings & Regulatory Compliance Vacancies to be filled : 1 Rate of Pay: $49,277 - 53,801 Annually Commensurate with qualifications and experience Schedule: 37.5 hours/week 8-4pm Monday - Friday Application Deadline: Tuesday , July 1 4th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. All applicants must submit an application online via jobs.albanyny.gov to be considered for the job opening. Union Preference: YES Applicants who are current members of the Albany Blue Collar Workers Union Local 1961/AFSCME NY Council 66 will be given preference over external candidates, unless the position is entry -level. Residency Preference : Preference in hiring is given to qualified City of Albany residents. All candidates must reside in the following counties at the time of appointment and throughout their employment. Proof of residency will be required at time of appointment. o Albany County o Rensselaer County o Schenectady County o Saratoga County o Greene County o Columbia County o Schoharie County City of Albany Municipal Civil Service Commission Classification: Competitive Revised: 12/18/2024 Page 1 of 3 CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : This is work involving the inspection of existing buildings and property for compliance with the Albany City Code, the Building Code of New York State, the Fire Code of New York State, the Residential Code of New York State, the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, the Multiple Residence Law of New York State and other laws, rules and regulations relating to construction and property maintenance for residential dwelling units and properties, as well as commercial premises and public assembly spaces. Incumbent is responsible for the creation of reports, schedules and records relating to inspections and compliance . Incumbent also performs general office duties relating to building p ermits, inspections and complaints , and provides customer service relations. The work is performed under the general direction of a Chief Building Inspector and the Director. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (Illustrative Only) • Inspect s structures and prope rty according to an assigned schedule, including but not limited to residential dwelling units and commercial establishments; • Provide s information to landlords, property owners, tenants and the general public regarding laws, ordinances, rules and regulatio ns; • Assist s customers with questions and concerns relating to permi ts, filing and registration procedures; • Perform s complaint investigations of properties and structures; • Prepare s reports and recommendations based on inspections, reinspections or investiga tions; • Perform s data entry and run s reports and schedules using the appropriate databases and computer software programs; • Assist s in orientation and training of Code Enforcement Inspector Trainees; • Perform s research relating to the legal use of specific pr emises; • Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system; • Performs related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : • Good knowledge and understanding of local ordinances and regulat ions relating to the buildings, maintenance of premises and zoning restrictions; • Good knowledge of the State Building Code, Fire Code, Property Maintenance Code and Multiple Residence Law; • Good knowledge of personal computers and office equipment; Page 2 of 3 • Good int erpersonal skills; • Sound motor skills; • Ability to assess and analyze situations as they arise and to timely recall laws and regulations and make appropriate decisions based upon sound judgment and knowledge of existing laws; • Ability to create and generate reports clearly and concisely in written and oral form; • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relations with the public; • Ability to maintain good working relationships with administration and staff; • Willingness to perform field inspections under adve rse weather conditions; • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A) Sixty (60) credit hours or higher of education from an accredited college or university; OR B) Thirty (30) credit hours of education from an accredited college or university and one (1) year full -time paid experience performing inspections for a municipal building department or code enforcement agency; OR C) Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years full -time paid experience in a building trade, which shall include one (1) year of experience performing inspections for a municipal building department or code enforcement agency. Note : 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 and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION : Completion of Minimum Basic Code Enforcement Training required pursuant to Title 19 of the NYCRR must be completed within one year from appointment . Once certified, certification must be kept current for the duration of employment. A valid NYS Driver's License is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. The incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to work site locations. Page 3 of 3 Position may require ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; or on an on -call basis. Rev. 11/19/1980 03/19/1986 10/19/1988 11/30/ 2011 12/18/2024