SUPERVISING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER / ZONING OFFICER

Code: 09052 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 the direction of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer or other supervisory official, performs and supervises the work of subordinate Code Enforcement Officers engaged in field inspections and investigations to ensure compliance 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 certificate is required by state law; does related work as required.

Under direction, examines the working plans of proposed buildings for compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and conducts field work to ensure compliance with zoning regulations; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Performs and supervises the work of subordinate Code Enforcement Officers engaged in field inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances.
• Provides assignments and instructions to staff and supervises work performance.
• Interprets codes and ordinances.
• Informs higher level supervisor of anticipated vacancies, increase in workload or other circumstances to obtain replacements, temporary help or additional staff.
• Attends public meetings when required of the Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and other appropriate boards and agencies.
• Supervises the inspection of high rises and multiple dwelling properties For property maintenance code violations.
• Supervises the enforcement of municipal ordinances.
• Conducts and supervises the conduct of special investigations.
• Conducts health and safety inspections in response to complaints.
• Establishes and supervises the establishment of inspection schedules.
• Coordinates inspection activities with other public agencies.
• Initiates legal action against violators of various municipal ordinances.
• Presents inspection findings in court cases.
• Provides testimony in court.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of correspondence and reports.
• Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• 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.
• <b>EXPERIENCE:
• REQUIREMENTS:</b>
• Four (4) years of experience conducting inspections or investigations to identify violations and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Examines working plans of proposed structures for compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• 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 appropriate enforcement actions against violators.
• May assist in the promulgation of zoning regulations.
• May supervise staff and work activities.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Three (3) 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.

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.

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.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the methods used to conduct inspections and investigations.
• Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze information.
• Knowledge of the methods used to investigate complaints.
• Knowledge of the conditions likely to constitute code violations.
• Ability to interpret municipal rules, regulations and ordinances and apply them to special cases.
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations, and to establish inspection schedules.
• Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise their work performance.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports of inspection activities.
• Ability to provide testimony in court.
• Ability to coordinate inspection activities with those of other agencies.
• Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
• Ability to identify code and ordinance violations.
• 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>ZONING OFFICER</b>
• Knowledge of provisions of the local building code and zoning ordinance after a period of training.
• Knowledge of the effective means of obtaining and maintaining proper liaison between municipal authorities and private contractors.
• Ability to analyze and interpret the local zoning ordinance and other local ordinances that apply to buildings, and state and county laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable to buildings, zoning, and sanitation.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to achieve compliance with local zoning regulations.
• Ability to provide guidance to staff and supervise their work performance.
• 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.
• CODE: 9/8/2016
• DUAL TITLE CODE: <b></b>
• This job specification is for local government use only.

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 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.