Roles & Responsibilites: Under close supervision a trainee, performs productive work while receiving formal and/or on-the-job training in seeing that residents, business establishments, and citizens comply with various ordinances (other than the State Sanitary Code, State Uniform Construction Code, or any of its sub-codes, 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:
- Reviews laws (ordinances) establishing minimum standards to interpret the code standards and understand their application.
- Compares conditions, structures, hazards, and so forth to code standards and contracts to determine conformance.
- May interview witnesses and other persons to obtain information.
- Conducts routine inspections for 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.
- 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.
Qualifications and Education Requirements: Applicants must have exceptional customer service and excellent communication skills. Appointee must possess a valid NJ Driver’s License.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to read and understand laws, standards, and regulations pertaining to the safety and health of inhabitants of a community (occupancy in multiple dwelling or zoning districts, property maintenance practices, handling of refuse, posting of licenses/permits, and so forth).
- Ability to apply laws, standards, and regulations to actual conditions and situations.
- Ability to interview persons of varying background.
- Ability to use tact and courtesy in explaining the need for compliance.
- Ability to observe and reconcile significant conditions in practices pertaining to property maintenance, multiple dwelling occupancy, or zoning district practices.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $59,250.52 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- conducting inspections to detect violations: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person