Technical Assistant To The Construction Official examination
Technical Assistant To The Construction Official open competitive examination (M1329H) for Teaneck. Open to residents of Bergen County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Teaneck · Symbol M1329H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Bergen County.
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| Symbol | M1329H |
|---|---|
| Title | Technical Assistant To The Construction Official |
| Employer | Teaneck |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Bergen County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL (05193) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Teaneck sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL:
Under direction, provides technical assistance in the issuance of construction permits to ensure compliance with the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and model codes; does other related duties.
Examples of work it lists:
- Reviews applications for construction permits to ensure all necessary information and documents are included and requests additional information as instructed or directed by the appropriate Sub-Code or Construction official.
- Issues construction permits after approval and authorization have been granted by the appropriate Sub-Code official.
- Aids the general public by providing information of a technical nature concerning the requirements and standards relating to the Uniform Construction Code.
- Calculates routine fees, collects fees and penalties as directed by Sub-Code and/or Construction Official and issues receipts.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title 2 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL:
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the processing, review, and issuance of construction permits.
License: Possession of a valid New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Certification as a Technical Assistant, issued by the Department of Community Affairs may be required. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mob
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Teaneck appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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