Property Conservation Inspector

Property Conservation Inspector

Salary

$54,008.00 - $69,980.00 Annually

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26FY280NBA11

Department

Neighborhood & Business Development

Bureau

Buildings & Compliance

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

General Description

This position involves responsibility for onsite inspection of dwelling units to determine compliance with all laws, ordinances and codes as applicable to existing property. The work is performed according to established procedures. Employees have frequent contact with the public during inspections and in the explanation of codes and laws. Work is performed under the general supervision of a senior level staff member, with assignment and scheduling of inspections made on a daily basis. Employees work outdoors in all types of weather. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Related work is performed as required.

Under the NY HELPS Program, the Civil Service Exam for this title has been waived. For additional information regarding the NY HELPS Program, please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/faq.cfm

CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.

Typical Work Activities

• Conducts visual inspections of properties and grounds to assess compliance with relevant codes and ordinances;
• Completes inspection forms;
• Conducts follow-up inspections to determine if violations have been corrected;
• Explains code violations and purpose of Property Conservation Code to owners or residents;
• Conducts field surveys of a specific area to identify and cite exterior code violations;
• Conducts Lead Dust Wipe Tests;
• Conducts Quality Housing Inspections as part of Monroe County proactive Property Management Program.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, PLUS A or B:

A. Associates degree in Construction Technology or a related field;

OR

B. Two (2) years experience in either 1, 2, or 3:

• Performing trades work tasks in carpentry, heating, plumbing, electrical, drywall, roofing, or Masonry;
• Estimating, drafting, or inspecting building construction;
• Public contact work which involved providing complex information to the public, in areas such as, but not limited to, inspecting for code compliance in housing, construction, customer service, teaching, interviewing, inspection for code compliance in housing,

construction, or refuse collection.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• N.Y.S. Class D Operators License at time of appointment; this license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.
• Car available for daily use.
• Employee must complete the requirements for and obtain New York State Certification for building and property inspectors, within eighteen (18) months of appointment. Training will be arranged by the City of Rochester after the time of appointment.
• Employee must obtain Certification as a Lead Dust Wipe Sampling Technician. Training will be arranged by the City of Rochester after the time of appointment.

For full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

Employer City of Rochester (NY)

Address 30 Church Street

Room 103A

Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone 585-428-7115

Website http://www.cityofrochester.gov