This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience conducting building inspections; or two
years of experience in building construction or maintenance of multiple dwellings; or one year of experience as described above, and A) successful completion of an accredited certificate program in building trades or B) completion of an apprenticeship program in the construction field, or C) an associate's degree or higher in construction or building trades technology.
55B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. Please be sure to submit your 55B/C letter.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
* *WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE ADVISE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* *

Conduct field inspections of housing accommodations throughout the five counties of New York City as well as Rockland, Westchester and Nassau Counties, as well as other counties in New York State that opt-in to the Emergency Tenant Act.
These field inspections are conducted to examine and evaluate housing conditions, and to obtain or verify information pertinent to the disposition of applications filed by landlords or tenants under the provisions of various rent control and rent stabilization laws and regulations.
Generally, inspections are made to verify whether apartment(s) and buildings are maintained in good habitable conditions or that work performed by an owner has been performed properly and/or that services to the tenants are being maintained.
The incumbent will review assigned requests for inspection; perform the inspection in accordance with the request made and prepare written reports of the findings. Inspectors may be required to complete affidavits and or to testify in hearings or depositions regarding their findings.

• Please read the minimum qualifications carefully. Minimum qualifications are set by Civil Service and MUST be met in order to be considered for appointment. When applying, please clearly show how you meet the minimum qualifications.

• Please send current resume and any necessary documents, if interested.

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