CHIEF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER / MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR / PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING AIDE

Code: 07456 Common 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.

Under direction, plans, develops, implements, and coordinates the recycling program of a local jurisdiction; does other related duties as required.

Under an engineer or other technical supervisor, does skilled technical work in connection with any phase of engineering or related activities in the field, office, or laboratory pertaining to surveying, planning, design, inspection, investigation, maintenance, and/or other fields; does other related duties as required.

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.
• Plans, coordinates, and develops the recycling program for a jurisdiction for the efficient disposal of recyclable material such as metal cans, glass bottles, used oil, paper products, and so forth.
• Develops and implements plans for promoting the recycling program.
• Writes and distributes educational material, press releases, and other informational materials to promote the recycling program and encourage participation of residents in the program.
• Writes the jurisdiction's recycling proposals, applications for grants, and prepares drafts of recycling contracts.
• Consults with concerned officials for the purpose of expanding and improving the recycling program and its efficiency.
• Coordinates recycling program activities with the collection of other solid waste materials, whether by private contractor or by the municipality.
• Oversees the work performed onsite by contractors or public employees.
• Inspects general quality of work and/or compliance with contractual agreement and/or adherence to specifications.
• Contacts vendors and contractors to request information on the prices of materials and/or services to develop cost projections of recovering recyclable materials.
• Prepares correspondence to contractors, cooperating agencies, and town officials to provide information and answer inquiries regarding the recycling program.
• Recommends where disposal units for recyclable materials should be placed within the jurisdiction based on greatest impact of accessibility by citizens.
• May negotiate recycling contracts with private firms to provide the greatest revenue return for the recyclable material.
• Recommends the purchase of equipment such as crushing machines so as to reduce the bulk of the transported product to the contracted recycling firm.
• Determines to what extent material needs to be segregated, identified, and handled to prepare it for disposal.
• Determines type of equipment and personnel needed to accomplish the segregation, identification, and handling of material.
• Arranges for space, equipment, and personnel to carry out the disposal activities in an efficient, economical, and proper manner.
• Evaluates the adequacy and appropriateness of policies and procedures guiding the program.
• Periodically conducts specific market analysis to determine how materials will be most effectively reclaimed for recycling at the greatest overall benefit to the municipality.
• Analyzes handling procedures to determine need for improving or changing approach or technique.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the recyclable disposable locations.
• Develops and maintains harmonious relations with government, professional and civic groups, and industry personnel.
• Speaks before various groups to apprise them of the purpose and goals of the recycling program and to elicit their support.
• Prepares cost estimates on the cost and revenue acquired from this program.
• Establishes and 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.
• Serves as lead person of a party on investigations, inspections, and surveys involved in engineering projects and related work.
• Guides subordinates in the assembly, analysis, and recording of data.
• Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
• Develops and interprets proofs, charts, maps, blueprints, and other plans
• May assist in assembling proposals and other specifications.
• Maintains records and files.
• Participates in the design of simple features, and performs complex mathematic computations involved in engineering construction and operations.
• Makes studies, prepares reports, performs statistical work, collects samples, makes tests, and performs related work as required.
• 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.

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.

Two (2) years of experience in the management of a solid waste, recycling, or resource recovery program.

Three (3) years of experience as an engineering technician performing field or office tasks involved in the planning, surveying, design, inspection, investigation, and/or maintenance of various types of engineering projects or operations.

License

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

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 the essential duties of the position.

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.
• CODE: 9/18/2020
• <b>MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR</b>
• Knowledge of the aims, goals, and objectives of a recycling program.
• Knowledge of methods used to formulate and execute plans for the effective utilization of available funds, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Knowledge of methods used to collect, store, transport, separate, process, recycle, recover, and dispose of recyclable materials.
• Knowledge of problems involved in the implementation and coordination of a recycling program.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply the laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey relevant to the storage, collection transportation, separation, processing, recycling, recovery, and disposal of recyclable materials.
• Ability to keep abreast of current reclamation management methods, techniques, and practices.
• Ability to review and analyze program operations and to make changes as necessary.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to maintain and establish 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.
• CODE: 2/13/1997
• <b>PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING AIDE</b>
• ALL JURISDICTIONS
• Knowledge of procedures applied in engineering activities and related technical operations.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in various engineering construction, maintenance, and/or operational projects.
• Knowledge of methods used in making arithmetic calculations and of fundamentals of algebra, plane geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to operate surveying and testing instruments.
• Ability to perform drafting operations in preparation of plans.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and specifications.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to prepare complete, accurate reports.
• Ability to maintain 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 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 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.
• CODE: 1/08/1998
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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.

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.

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.

Education may be substituted for experience up to two (2) years on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience, and with at least twenty-two (22) semester hour credits of the thirty (30) having been in engineering and technical subjects.