ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR ROOMING AND BOARDING HOME EVALUATIONS
Assistant Supervisor Rooming and Boarding Home Evaluations is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
You can qualify with a master's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $76,287 to $111,856.
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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 Supervisor, Rooming and Boarding Home Licensing and Evaluations, Bureau of Rooming and Boarding Home Standards, Division of Housing and Urban Renewal, Department of Community Affairs, has responsibility for the supervision of the work of a group of boarding home evaluators (facilities) and boarding home evaluators (social) involved in the enforcement of the Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979 N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq. for a designated geographic area; personally evaluates facilities in which there are complex issues; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Directs, supervises and assigns the work of the evaluators in the area of assigned jurisdiction to ensure that rooming and boarding home standards are met and adequate personal and financial services are provided. As may be required, gives testimony in court and at hearings and acts as a witness for the State. Plans and assigns the work of a group of boarding home evaluators (facilities) and boarding home evaluators (social) engaged in monitoring and providing technical and management assistance to rooming and boarding home owners/operators in the assigned regional area. Trains and/or supervises the training of evaluators regarding the Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979, the responsibilities and duties of the bureau and other areas necessary to enable them to carry out the assigned duties in a professional manner. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. As requested, appears as a speaker before public and private groups of owner's and operator's associations and others interested in or involved with rooming and boarding houses. Explains and interprets legal and technical regulations to municipal officials and other interested individuals. Answers inquiries concerning the Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979 and Regulations and interprets policies of the Bureau to local and state agencies, boarding and rooming house owners and operators. Prepares extensive correspondence in the course of official duties. Prepares and supervises the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports. Supervises the maintenance of essential records, reports and files. Reviews inspection reports to determine whether there is sufficient cause to warrant submission to the enforcement section for penalty assessment or other appropriate action. Meets with owners and operators of Rooming and Boarding Houses to explain the Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979 and regulations, violation reports and actions that must be taken to comply with the law. Ensures that inspections and follow up visits for the facilities are completed on a timely basis. Monitors all reports originating in assigned regional areas to ensure completeness and adequacy. Makes recommendations as to appropriate administrative penalties in specific cases where violations have not been eliminated. Makes recommendations as to the time required to effect compliance with orders in cases where an extension of time is requested by an owner. Ensures all reports including inspections, re-inspections, special inspections, etc., to be audited are returned on a timely basis. Coordinates the return to the central office of all important reports sent to the field for action including referrals and special investigations. 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 Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979. Knowledge of Department rules and policies established pursuant to the Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979. Knowledge of the procedures to be followed to gain entry into rooming and boarding houses pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:27-1 et seq. Knowledge of modern management techniques, planning practices and procedures, program analysis, organization principles and 'administrative policies. Knowledge applicable housing laws including those relating to landlords and tenants, relocation and housing and building inspection. Knowledge of methods of assessing clients. Knowledge of forms of public assistance including social security, welfare, disability, Medicare, Medicaid. Knowledge of methods of dealing with situations that becomes dangerous or explosive. Knowledge of approved housing construction and maintenance methods, materials and standards. Knowledge of the established standards for maintenance for the safety, health and welfare of occupants of rooming and boarding houses as provided in N.J.A.C. 5:27-1 et seq. Knowledge of building construction materials and methods sufficient to make determination of the physical condition of multiple dwellings and compliance or non-compliance with the law. Knowledge of the uses and applicability of search warrants, cease and desist orders, vacate orders and other court orders pertinent to enforcement of the boarding home regulations. Knowledge of modern recordkeeping procedures. Knowledge of policies, laws, program and workings of the social welfare system. Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern nutrition and dietetics and of food and food requirements. Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret and apply basic law, codes, regulations, policies, and standards especially those pertaining to hotels and multiple dwellings. Ability to prepare correspondence relating to the work programs of the Bureau. Ability to act as a witness in hearings and at court proceedings and to give testimony under oath. Ability to estimate the time required to abate violations and to establish realistic deadlines by which owners must complete the abatement of violations. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to work harmoniously with associates, inspectors, supervisory officers, tenants, owners, municipal officials and others interested in or concerned with the enforcement of laws relating to multiple dwellings. Ability to explain actual and potential health and safety hazards to owners, tenants and others. Ability to organize assigned supervisory and inspection work, analyze problems and develop effective work methods. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording 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 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. Seven (7) years of professional experience in the physical and/or social service evaluation for rating of boarding homes or recognized health care facilities. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in social work; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "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.