Code Enforcement Officer (County)

Ontario County Planning Department is looking for qualified applicants to fill a full-time position of Code Enforcement Officer (County).

Starting 2026 Salary: $34.59/hr

NOTE: Candidate will be initially appointed on a provisional basis pending a civil service exam to be held later. To gain permanent status the candidate must apply for the next exam and be successful according to the Rule of Three.

QUALIFICATIONS: County Values: All employees of Ontario County are expected to uphold and exhibit the Countys shared values and behaviors to achieve the Countys Vision and Mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
1. Possession of an Associate Degree or higher in Mechanical Technology Construction Technology Construction Administration Construction Management Architectural Technology Architectural Drafting Engineering Technology Mechanical Drafting Computer Aided Drafting or a closely related field; OR
2. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience in building construction administration or management building code inspection and/or enforcement; OR
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (1) and (2) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT: Possession of an appropriate New York State Operators license at the time of appointment and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position.

NOTE: Candidates for appointment in this class will be required to complete mandated training as established by the New York State Department of State.

To Apply:
Applications must be submitted through the Ontario County Employment Portal at

Required Experience:

Junior IC