Employment / Job Opportunities

The Village is currently seeking applications for the following positions:

8/21/26 – CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – NY HELPS, FULL-TIME – Position involves performing building inspections and enforcement of provisions of the NYS and local building and zoning laws. This position is also responsible for enforcement of building construction.  Position also issues building permits, review and passes plans & specifications, issuance of code violations, fire investigations, maintenance of records.

Applicants must have good knowledge of NYS Fire Prevention & Building and Zoning Codes, fundamental knowledge of engineering and architecture, good knowledge of fire prevention practices, ability to work well with people, physically capable of performing essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications:  Graduation from a NYS 2- or 4-year college with an associate’s degree in engineering, construction, fire protection, architectural technology or related field OR Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma and 2 years of experience in the building trades, engineering, architecture, building inspection, public health inspection, firefighting or fire inspection OR an equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by above.

Note:  NYS Public Officers Law requires US Citizenship.

Wage:  $55,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience.

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please complete a Village of Kenmore Employment application.

 

8/21/26 – ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, PART-TIME – This work involves performing inspections of electrical wiring, fixtures, devices and appliances to ensure compliance with applicable State and local laws; reviewing plans submitted for electrical permit, investigate complaints, issuance of violations and maintenance of records.

Qualifications:  Thorough knowledge of electrical installations, knowledge of the applicable laws, codes and practices governing electrical installations, good knowledge of general construction work; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, good communication skills and ability to work with others, physical condition commensurate with the demand of the position.

Graduation from a standard high school and five years of experience as a journeyman electrician.

Note:  NYS Public Officers Law requires US Citizenship.

Wage:  $25.75/hour

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please complete a Village of Kenmore Employment application.

 

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO THE CLERK/TREASURER AT kjohnson@kenmoreny.gov. 

 

 

Most positions in the Village of Kenmore are competitive positions. That means that, in order to be considered for a position, you would need to first take a specific exam offered by Erie County Personnel (Civil Service). Once these exams are graded, your name will appear on a list for that job title.

If there’s an opening for a particular job title, the Village will request the appropriate list and we will hire off of that list of eligible applicants.

If you’re interested in a particular position, you should check the Erie County Personnel website to see when the exam for a particular position is being offered. Please note that exams generally run once every 2 years, so it’s important to take any tests you’re interested in, as soon as you see a listing.

For more information on Civil Service tests, please visit the Erie County Personnel website.

Part-time and Laborer positions are not competitive. If you’re interested in applying for these positions, you will need to complete a Village of Kenmore Employment application.