ASSISTANT ZONING OFFICER/TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL

Code: 06451 Local Non-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 of a Zoning Officer, examines the working plans of proposed buildings for their compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; does related work as required.

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

• Examines working plans of proposed structures for compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws in conjunction with the Zoning Officer.
• Reads and corrects final plans.
• Consults with architects, owners, and contractors on compliance problems.
• Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and applicable rules, and initiates enforcement actions against violators.
• May assist in the promulgation of zoning regulations.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of needed reports.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of needed records and files in conjunction with the Zoning Officer.
• 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.
• 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 the preparation and revision of building construction plans and specifications or in the inspection and enforcement of zoning and/or building construction laws and regulations.

Two (2) years of experience in work involving the processing, review, and issuance of construction permits.

License

Appointees will be required to posses a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

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 effective means to establish and maintain proper liaison between municipal authorities and private contractors.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of provisions of local building codes and zoning ordinances.
• Ability to analyze and interpret local zoning ordinances and other local ordinances that apply to buildings, zoning, and sanitation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret state and county laws, rules, regulations, and polices applicable to buildings, zoning, and sanitation.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• 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 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 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.
• CODES: LG-@ 01/10/2019
• This job specification is for local government use only.
• <b>TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL</b>
• 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.
• CODE: 10/30/2017
• This job specification is for local government use only.
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Note

The definition and 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.

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.