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FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, HOUSING INSPECTION

Bilingual In Spanish And English

Code: 05236 Local Non-Competitive

Field Representative, Housing Inspection is a non-competitive local-government civil service title, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the stated education and experience.

How to get hired

  1. Field Representative, Housing Inspection is non-competitive, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the education and experience stated in the specification.
  2. Apply directly to the hiring agency when a vacancy is posted. The agency verifies that you meet the minimum requirements.
  3. Because there is no eligible list, hiring timelines are set by the agency rather than by a statewide certification.

Read the official specification at NJ Civil Service Commission.

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.

Definition

Under direction, investigates dwelling units for violations of Housing Code; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Investigates dwelling units for violations of Housing Code, investigates complaints against Housing Code, and prepares reports on investigation. Reinvestigates premises, makes complete investigations of dwelling units inside and out, and lists violations on printed forms. Makes investigations following complaints of lack of heat, filth, interior and exterior appearances, overcrowding, and so forth. Prepares and turns in reports of investigations. May take photographs of interior and exterior conditions of dwellings for reference purposes. Maintains essential records and files. Will 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.

License

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 the problems involved in making investigations for violations of Housing Code. Ability to comprehend established rules and regulations of a limited complexity. Ability to interview persons of varying backgrounds. Ability to use tact and courtesy in making investigations. Ability to observe significant conditions. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability 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 the 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 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. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range

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. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. LN N/A03 -Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishLN N/A03 - This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 7/1/1997