BUILDING INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR
PROMOTIONAL EXAM #70-034880
OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAM #60-067040
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 is a supervisory position with the responsibility for overseeing all inspections of construction, alteration and demolition of buildings to ensure compliance with approved construction plans, specifications and applicable laws, rules, codes and ordinances. The work also involves acting as hearing officer and representing the Bureau at Local Law 12 demolition hearings. While the ability to exercise independent judgment is a requirement, general supervision is received from administrative personnel. Direct supervision is exercised over assigned personnel. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Supervises the work of Senior Inspectors by assigning projects and reviewing their work in
progress and upon completion;
Oversees all inspections of complete building structures for compliance with approved plans,
specifications and applicable codes;
Oversees and monitors the inspection of mechanical installations including heating, ventilation and air conditioning for compliance with approved plans, specifications and applicable codes;
Oversees and resolves all unusual or difficult complaints, such as a disagreement between an
inspector and owner concerning building violations, by inspecting the site and making a final
determination;
Assures that contractors, engineers, owners, architects and the public are aware of State and
municipal building code requirements;
Consults with contractors, engineers, owners and architects concerning compliance with approved plans, specifications and applicable codes;
Orders the evacuation of residents from unsafe buildings after inspecting and determining the
existence of a dangerous condition;
Acts as hearing officer at Local Law 12 building demolition hearings to condemn and to order, in
conjunction with the Law Department, the demolition of vacant buildings determined unsafe.
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 and four (4) years of building construction and inspection experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
B)Possession of an Associate's Degree and six (6) years of experience as described in (A), three (3) 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 eight (8) years of experience as described in (A) and (B), three (3) 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 holding position of Assistant Building Inspector Supervisor.
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:
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.
Building construction and rehabilitation
These questions test for knowledge of the various methods and materials used when constructing or renovating various types of buildings and their components.
Understanding and interpreting building plans and requirements
These questions test for the ability to read, analyze and perform computations based on technical drawings and written technical material related to building facilities and projects. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written material and/or drawings.
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.
ELIGIBLE LIST: The eligible list established as a result of this test will remain in force for at least one year but not more than four years. Changing conditions may make it advisable to certify to future vacancies at higher or lower salaries than those announced.
PERSONS ON PREFERRED LISTS: Any person, otherwise meeting the requirements for this exam whose name is presently on a preferred list is eligible to compete in this examination.
