DEFINITION: Under the close supervision of a Supervising Code Enforcement Officer, or other supervisory official in a trainee program, performs productive work while receiving formal and/or on-the-job training in seeing that residents, business establishments, and citizens comply with adopted codes, ordinances, and related rules and regulations other than the State Sanitary Code, State Uniform Construction Code, or any of its subcodes, State Uniform Fire Code or any other code for which a license, registration, or certification is required by state law; does related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:·
Reviews laws (ordinances) establishing minimum standards to interpret the code standards and to understand their application.
Compares conditions, structures, hazards, and so forth to code standards, contracts, and so forth to determine conformance.
May interview witnesses and other persons to obtain factual information.· Learns to read and respond to submitted computer inquiries from the public.
Conducts routine inspections for the purpose of ensuring compliance with a variety of local codes and ordinances.
Walks or rides in a vehicle to examine conditions(s) which violate a local ordinance intended to control such activities as refuse disposal, display of permits/license, housing and property maintenance practices, multiple housing practices, and so forth.
Learns to inspect high rise and multiple dwelling properties for property maintenance code violations.
Records the nature of complaints, names, and personal observations to document the need for corrective action.
Issues notices of violation to inform individuals of their failure to comply with code standards.
Prepares written reports of inspections and other work reports to keep supervisors informed on status of work.
Learns to keep record of all abandoned properties within the jurisdiction in order to keep banks abreast of payments due on said properties.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS/LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,495.00 per year
Work setting:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person