CHIEF HOUSING INSPECTOR

Code: 01139 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, supervises the performance of the inspection work involved in eliminating blight and restoring and/or eliminating subnormal housing accommodations; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Supervises the inspection of buildings for health and safety violations.
• Supervises the re-inspection of houses after completion of repairs to assure compliance with regulations.
• Attends various meetings.
• Prepares suitable and comprehensive reports.
• Gives suitable assignments to assigned Housing Inspectors and other personnel.
• Assists in the promulgation of codes and ordinances.
• Supervises the establishment and maintenance of needed records and files.
• May inspect hotels and/or multiple dwellings to detect and eliminate fire hazards and to enforce the provisions of relevant fire safety codes and related regulations.
• May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Four (4) years of experience in building inspection, building repair, building maintenance, construction, construction inspection, and/or other work concerned with building structures and/or building repair.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the approved inspection methods involved in preventing and eliminating blight and restoring and/or eliminating subnormal housing accommodations.
• Knowledge of state and municipal housing codes and zoning ordinances.
• Ability to analyze and interpret the relevant local codes and ordinances.
• Ability to perform the inspection work involved in preventing and eliminating blight and/or substandard housing accommodations.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to assigned employees.
• Ability to maintain suitable records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. American Sign Language or Braille also may be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

Successful completion of a course in Principles of Housing Inspection may be substituted for six (6) months of the work experience.

Possession of a current and valid Fire Inspector Certification issued by the N.J. Department of Community Affairs may be required.

Appointees will be required to possess a license as an Inspector Multiple Dwellings, issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, when assigned to a municipality approved to conduct cyclical inspections of multiple dwellings in conjunction with the State Local Cooperative Housing Inspection Program (SLCHIP).