ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CODES STANDARDS & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (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 the Deputy Director or other manager, oversees work programs and staff involved in the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Construction Code Act, the New Home Warranty and Builder Registration Act, the Planned Real Estate Development Act, and other related legislation; plans and develops operational programs and procedures; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Determines that operations meet national, state, or local licensing compliance requirements. Evaluates the administration, objectives, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs or services. Authorizes program policy changes. Prepares economic and social impact statements. Conducts public hearings and meetings. Evaluates and advises management on information needs to implement and maintain information systems. Provides advice and consultation concerning planning issues which directly effect organizational goals and objectives. Monitors the development, implementation, and integration of new programs. Directs the administration and enforcement of pertinent laws, rules, and regulations including the licensing and training of municipal code enforcement officials, provision of technical and administrative advice to municipal enforcing agencies and appeal boards, investigation of complaints, monitoring the performance of municipal and onsite code enforcing agencies, and pursuing revocation and suspension of licensed code officials. Directs the implementation and evaluation of programs to ensure that modifications are made and the plans and programs are balanced for cost effectiveness. Develops and administers operating budgets. Reviews and recommends corrective action to ensure effective delivery of services to the public. Directs the coordination of plans for impact of legislation and other changes on the division master plan and existing systems. Develops educational programs for all persons engaged in code enforcement to ensure uniformity and appropriate interpretation and application of rules and regulations. Oversees laboratories engaged in testing the performance of structural materials and fire, mechanical, and electrical testing required by law. Plans coordination of local, state, and federal regulatory activities. Manages work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Oversees and provides guidance to staff involved in the study, evaluation, and servicing of community needs. Administers work programs involved in construction plan review, local code enforcement, New Home Warranty, Planned Real Estate Development, Construction Code enforcement, and various grant and funding programs. Determines curriculum requirements for professional licensure, certification, or registration. Directs the establishment of standards and procedures for the implementation of codes, laws, rules, and regulations. Directs the establishment of application, permit, and licensing fee schedules and penalty assessment procedures. Renders final administrative decisions for the assessment of fines, stop work orders, vacates, and revocations of licenses and permits. 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 the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the Uniform Construction Code Act and Regulations. Knowledge of building and construction methods and materials. Knowledge of code enforcement and compliance procedures. Knowledge of procedures for conducting investigations. Knowledge of procedures for conducting inspections. Knowledge of methods, procedures, and approved materials and equipment for building construction. Knowledge of government budgetary practices. Knowledge of management concepts and practices. Knowledge of methods and procedures for investigating complaints and of the laws relating to such investigations. Knowledge of code enforcement standards and procedures. Knowledge of procedures involved in the expenditure of public funds. Knowledge of administrative principles and practices. Knowledge of management theories and practices. Ability to interpret and apply provisions of state and federal laws related to housing and community development. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing the New Home Warranty and Builder Registration Act. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing the Planned Real Estate Development Act. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing local code enforcement. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing construction plan review. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing the Barrier Free Access Law. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the assessment of penalties and the issuance of violation orders and enforcement orders. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) standards. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing cease and desist orders, orders to vacate, or other types of court orders. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, maps, or specifications. Ability to develop and administer operating budgets. Ability to apply guidelines and procedures to grant administration. Ability to provide technical assistance to local municipalities in code enforcement. Ability to write statements of economic and social impact. Ability to establish goals and set priorities. Ability to develop regulatory controls for projects, plans, or programs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with state and local agencies. Ability to draft correspondence in the performance of official duties. Ability to direct the preparation of clear, accurate, statistical information, financial information, and periodic 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, 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.

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. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Eleven (11) years of professional experience in construction project management, training and education, a regulatory or code enforcement program, or certification and licensing programs, or developing and administering housing for low and moderate income families, or housing assistance programs, three (3) years of which shall have been in a managerial capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and seven (7) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a managerial capacity. OR Possession of a license as a Registered Architect or a Professional Engineer's License valid in the State of New Jersey; and seven (7) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a managerial capacity. OR Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction Management, or related field; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a managerial capacity. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.