CHIEF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Code: 07381 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, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises the code enforcement program and staff and may perform varied types of field and office work involved in seeing that residents, business places, and citizens comply with adopted codes, ordinances, and related rules and regulations other than the State Sanitary Code, State Uniform Construction Code, or any of its subcodes, State Uniform Fire Code, or any other code for which a license, registration, or certification is required by state law; does other related work.

Examples of work

• Directs, plans, organizes, supervises, and determines the nature, scope, and goals of the code enforcement program.
• Directs and participates in in-service training programs for staff.
• Supervises and directs the code enforcement staff and related clerical personnel.
• Directs the inspection and re-inspection of various sites for violations of local codes and may personally perform some inspections.
• Supervises the public information program, and may address neighborhood groups to inform them of the aims of the inspection programs and to enlist their cooperation.
• Attends court and acts as an expert on code enforcement matters.
• Attends public meetings when required of the Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and other appropriate boards and agencies.
• Compiles material needed for condemnation and court proceedings.
• After consultation with the municipal attorney, provides decisions for prosecution of code violators.
• Supervises the inspection of high rises and multiple dwelling properties for property maintenance code violations.
• Coordinates the work of the unit with other municipal agencies.
• Recommends modifications to and promulgates various codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Responsible for preparation and administration of the annual budget.
• Recommends policies or changes in policy and procedures to appropriate officials.
• Prepares reports.
• Directs the maintenance of essential records and files.
• Provides assistance to the governing body in the promulgation of municipal ordinances regarding various codes to be enforced by the unit.
• Keep record of all abandoned properties within the jurisdiction, in order to keep banks abreast of payments due on said properties.
• 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

Five (5) years of experience in conducting inspections or investigations in order to detect violations of and insure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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 provisions of the municipal rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the problems involved in organizing work and developing effective work methods both in the field and in the office.
• Knowledge of the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken on observing and collecting significant facts to determine whether laws are being observed.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of writing reports that substantiate findings and serve as a basis for legal proceedings.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management methods and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret municipal laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to specific cases.
• Ability to provide observations and record conditions, and note significant facts.
• Ability to provide assignments and instruction to staff and supervise the performance of their work.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to evaluative judgments based on the application of statutory or regulatory provisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and others involved in the work of the unit.
• Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Ability to plan, organize, and develop inspection programs and projects.
• Ability to prepare operating budgets.
• Ability to coordinate inspection and other code enforcement activities with the work of other organizations.
• 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 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.