TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL
Exam status, as of October 24, 2026. No examination is open now. The most recent announcement we hold was an open competitive examination for Dover (symbol M1169H), which closed October 21, 2026. Exam schedule
Eligible lists, as of October 24, 2026. 5 eligible lists are in force. The newest, for Clifton, was promulgated October 15, 2026 and expires October 14, 2028, 2 names as issued. See the lists
Rules that apply to this title
A guide to the rules, not legal advice.
New Jersey treats Technical Assistant to the Construction Official as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
Eligibility comes down to 2 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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See where to apply for this title →Examination announcements for this title
Previously announced, and no longer listed by the Commission
The Commission removes an announcement once it has closed and republishes nothing, so these 2 examinations are no longer on any of its own lists. We keep what we have read, here covering 2026. None of them can be filed for now; a title announced once is often announced again, so this is the record of whether that has happened.
| Title | Symbol | State or local, and unit | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant To The Construction OfficialOpen competitive | M1169H | LocalDover | October 21, 2026 |
| Technical Assistant To The Construction OfficialOpen competitive | M1046H | LocalMoorestown | September 21, 2026 |
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This title at the Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission's minutes record 2 matters naming it since January 16, 2019: examination eligibility (2).
- In the Matter of Maritza Gonzalez, Technical Assistant to the Construction Official (M0608C), Clifton CSC Docket No. 2022-2117 · April 27, 2022 · Examination eligibility · Granted
- In the Matter of Peter Thabit, Technical Assistant to the Construction Official (M0269A), Passaic CSC Docket No. 2020-650 · November 6, 2019 · Examination eligibility · Granted
Eligible lists for this title
An eligible list ranks the people who passed an examination, and appointments are made from it until it expires. 5 lists for this title are on record, 5 still in force.
| State or local | Kind and symbol | Promulgated | Expires | On the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalClifton | Open competitiveM0861H | October 15, 2026 | October 14, 2028 | 2 |
| LocalEast Orange | Open competitiveM0803H | October 8, 2026 | October 7, 2028 | 1 |
| LocalNewark | Open competitiveM0445H | August 27, 2026 | August 26, 2028 | 4 |
| LocalBurlington Twp | Open competitiveM0567H | August 27, 2026 | August 26, 2028 | 1 |
| LocalEwing, Economic Develo | PromotionalPM3052H | August 13, 2026 | August 12, 2028 | 2 |
Read from the Civil Service Commission's eligible list site, which we have read since October 24, 2026. The Commission posts each list for three months after it is issued and we keep it after that. The count is the list as issued, before appointments, removals or appeals change it. This site shows list-level facts only.
Where this title leads
Examinations in the Commission record
Examination symbols named in Civil Service Commission matters about TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL, with how many matters named each and when they were decided. A symbol identifies one examination announcement.
Where this title is used
Technical Assistant to the Construction Official is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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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, 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
- 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.
- Determines and requests prior approvals and plan review in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code.
- Determines the type of certificate required at job conclusion.
- Consults with solicitors, architects, owners, and contractors on compliance problems.
- Reviews inspection logs for overdue inspections, and may take appropriate action for non-compliance according to Uniform Construction Code regulations.
- Gathers information and data to answer inquiries and to prepare reports.
- Maintains inspection logs for all subcodes.
- Monitors plan review deadlines.
- Provides a variety of code services to the general public in one or more functional areas.
- Prepares reports, narratives, and correspondence.
- Maintains records and files.
- Provides support and technical assistance to staff; may provide guidance to clerical staff.
- Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
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 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code as they relate to the activities of the office of the local construction official.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local and state government officials, staff members, and the public.
- Ability to review applications and other documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Ability to provide support, technical assistance and guidance to appropriate levels of professional and clerical staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain essential logs, records and files.
- Ability to gather and compile information and data.
- Ability to perform routine calculations.
- Ability to prepare narratives, reports and correspondence.
- Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and applies them to specific situations.
- 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if 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.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.