Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies, Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
Associate's Degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
High School Diploma or equivalent with 7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
Certification as a code official as required by New York State.
Valid Class D Driver's License in New York State.
Responsibilities
Assist in supervising subordinate inspectors by assigning projects and addressing their concerns.
Oversee inspections of residential and commercial properties for code violations before and after court hearings.
Prepare violation information sheets for the Law Department to initiate legal actions.
Act as hearing officer in the absence of the Supervisor, coordinating with the Law Department.
Monitor housing programs like the Neighborhood Preservation Program.
Advise tenants and landlords on eliminating hazardous conditions per housing legislation.
Participate in inspections of complex properties and make recommendations.
Benefits
Flexible work schedule options.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Participation in city-sponsored housing programs.
Supportive work environment with a focus on community improvement.
Full Job Description
ASSISTANT HOUSING INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR
PROMOTIONAL EXAM #70-034820
OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAM #60-066930
EXAMINATION DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2026
FILING FOR APPLICATIONS OPENS: OCTOBER 19, 2026
FILING FOR APPLICATIONS CLOSES: NOVEMBER 19, 2026
APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
CITY OF YONKERS: $89,924 - 147,425*
VACANCIES: AS THEY OCCUR
*This rate is subject to change
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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT WAIVED
A PROMOTION EXAMINATION WILL BE HELD FOR THIS TITLE ON THE SAME DAY AS THIS OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION. THE PROMOTION LIST MUST BE USED FIRST IN MAKING APPOINTMENTS. A SEPARATE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IF FILING FOR BOTH.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position is responsible for assisting in supervising the inspection of habitable residential and commercial buildings for compliance with Federal, State and local Environmental Protection and Housing laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. The work includes assisting in the analysis and identification of solutions to tenant and landlord housing problems. While the ability to exercise independent judgment is a requirement, direct supervision is received from administrative personnel. Direct supervision is exercised over assigned personnel. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Assists in supervising the work of subordinate inspectors by assigning inspection projects, reviewing work in progress and answering questions or concerns of inspectors;
Assists in supervising the inspection of habitable residential properties and commercial buildingsfor violations of Environmental and Housing Codes and other related legislation, bothbefore and after court hearings;
Prepares information sheets of violations for submission to the Law Department for issuance of summonses, fines or warnings;
May act as hearing officer at hearings in the absence of the Supervisor in conjunction with theLaw Department;
Assists in supervising and monitoring programs sponsored by the Bureau of Housing andBuildings such as the Neighborhood Preservation Program;
May advise tenants and landlords by providing technical advice as to the elimination of hazardous or dangerous conditions in accordance with applicable housing and environmental legislation;
Participates in the inspection of residential and commercial buildings with complex problems and/or unusual circumstances and makes appropriate recommendations;
Assists in the training and supervision of subordinate inspectors and provides them with appropriate orientation and instructions;
May supervise the maintenance of inspection records and insures timely follow ups;
Prepares and maintains all necessary records, reports and logs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must meet the following requirement(s) on or before the date of the written test.
OPEN-COMPETITIVE: (Either)
A)Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies or Planning, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or a related curriculum and three (3) years of experience in environmental health, housing, building or construction inspection, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
B)Possession of an Associate's Degree in Urban Studies or Planning, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or a related curriculum and five (5) years of experience as described in (A), two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
C)Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and seven (7) years of experience as described in (A) and (B), two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
D)An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) through (C).
PROMOTIONAL:
One (1) year permanent competitive status currently holding position of Senior Housing Inspector.
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:
1)Possession of a certification as a code official as required by New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code Title 19, of the Official Compilation of Codes Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR).
2)Possession of a Class D Driver's License valid in the State of New York.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:
A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:
Preparing written material
These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.
Inspection procedures and principles
These questions test for knowledge of the appropriate practices and methods to use when inspecting various types of building facilities and projects; including proper adherence to plans and codes; dealing with residents, owners, and contractors; and inspection record keeping.
Principles of housing inspection, including sanitary, infestation, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire hazards
These questions test for knowledge of various housing components and safety and health issues related to inspecting single-family and multiple-family residences in New York State.
Understanding and interpreting codes and ordinances
These questions test for the ability to read and analyze various codes and requirements. Candidates will be provided with written selections related to code provisions (mainly dealing with zoning, housing and property management issues) and will be asked questions based on those reading passages. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written selections. Candidates will not be required to have any special knowledge related to the content areas covered in the reading selections.
Supervision
These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.
Test guide:
The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at:https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED, CANDIDATES ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE QUIET, HAND-HELD, SOLAR OR BATTERY POWERED CALCULATORS. DEVICES WITH TYPEWRITER KEYBOARDS, "SPELL CHECKERS", "PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS", "ADDRESS BOOKS", "LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS", "DICTIONARIES", OR ANY SIMILAR DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED. YOU MAY NOT BRING BOOKS OR OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS.
APPLICATIONS: APPLICATION FORMS AND INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, 1 LARKIN CENTER, 2ND FLOOR, YONKERS, NEW YORK 10701. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE DELIVERED PERSONALLY OR BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THE LAST DATE FOR FILING SHOWN IN HEADING. A separate application must be filed for each examination. OMISSIONS OR VAGUENESS IN ANSWERS WILL NOT BE INTERPRETED IN CANDIDATE'S FAVOR AND MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. Approved candidates will be sent notice when and where to appear for examination. Due notice will be sent to DISAPPROVED candidates. IF NOTICE IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN TWO (2) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE EXAMINATION, CALL THIS OFFICE AT [redacted].
NOTE: DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO FILE FOR YOUR APPLICATION. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EXAMINATION. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WILL BE USED AS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AT TIME OF EXAMINATION.
APPLICATION FILING FEE: For all examinations held on or after June 1, 2017 a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. The required fee must accompany your application(s). If you are applying for a Promotional and an Open-Competitive Examination for the same title, only one application fee is required. Submit check or money order payable to the "City of Yonkers". Write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. DO NOT SEND CASH. Application fees are not refundable. If you are disqualified from or fail to appear for the examination, your fee is not refunded. Therefore, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.
IF YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FEE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE EXAMINATION. YOUR APPLICATION WITH THE REQUIRED FEE MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO OR POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THE LAST FILING DATE.
THE FEE MAY BE SUBJECT TO INCREASE.
APPLICATION FILING FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency. All Claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a "Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification" form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as Listed on the Examination Announcement.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO NOTIFY THE CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE OF ANY CHANGE IN NAME OR ADDRESS. NO ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO LOCATE CANDIDATES WHO HAVE MOVED.
AGE LIMITS: There may be statutory restrictions on employment if under 18. Certain examinations may have age restrictions, in which case creditable military service, not exceeding 6 years total, may be subtracted from age of an applicant over the maximum age limit. Credit for age reduction must be claimed at time of filing application, by completing Veteran's Credits form and presenting separation papers.
INVESTIGATION OF CANDIDATES: All Statements are subject to verification. Inquiries may be made as to character and qualifications.
MULTIPLE TEST APPLICANTS: If you have cross filed for any other civil service tests with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site. You must notify this office in writing at least two weeks before the test date indicating the site where you wish to take the test.
TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMAS: When high school diplomas or college transcripts or diplomas are required, they must be submitted prior to appointment.
SABBATH OBSERVER: Candidates, who for religious reasons, cannot be tested on Saturday must indicate this information on their application.
ALTERNATE TEST DATE: Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged in accordance with established guidelines. This includes special test arrangements for active military members. Your request and verifiable documentation must be submitted to the Civil Service Office prior to the test date or in the case of an emergency not later than 4:30 p.m. on the next business day following the test. The requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for compliance with our alternate test date guidelines. A copy of these guidelines is available upon request in the Civil Service Office.
DISABLED APPLICANTS: If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on your application.
