Job Specification
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
DEFINITION
Under the direction of a Supervising Code Enforcement Officer or other
supervisory official, performs varied types of field and office work involved
in seeing that residents, business establishments, 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 related work as required.
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.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Conducts field inspections and special investigations to ensure
compliance with various municipal ordinances.
Initiates and enforces rules and regulations in relation to
enforcement of various municipal ordinances.
Initiates necessary legal action against violators of various
municipal ordinances.
Read and respond to submitted computer inquiries from the public.
Prepares needed reports.
Establishes and maintains needed records and files.
May assist in promulgation of municipal ordinances.
Attends meetings of municipal agencies as requested.
Appears and testifies in the municipal court or other appropriate
boards and agencies to obtain compliance with all laws and
ordinances.
Establishes a schedule of proposed systematic inspection of
all properties in the municipality, including interiors of businesses,
multiple dwelling properties, schools and places of worship and
assembly.
Submits monthly reports of inspections made including names
and addresses of owners, occupants, or lessees of premises,
dates of inspection, code violations found, if any, notices of
violation served, complaints filed with courts or agencies, and
dates of compliance or disposition of cases.
Coordinates inspections of occupancies requiring joint inspection
with other public agencies, such as the health department,
building department, police department, and other appropriate
bodies and agencies.
Attends public meetings when required of the Board of Adjustment,
Planning Board, and other appropriate boards and agencies.
Prepares periodic reports of inspections and investigations.
Establishes and maintains a complete and comprehensive
record system of inspections.
Inspects high rise and multiple dwelling properties for property
maintenance code violations.
Inspects the interior and exterior of premises for safety hazards
and unsightly or unsanitary conditions, such as loose and
overhanging objects, accumulation of ice, excavations,
projections, obstructions, and so forth.
Inspects exterior porches, elevated patios, landings, balconies,
stairs, and fire escapes to see that they are in good condition.
Inspects the exterior of structures to see that they are
maintained in good repair and that they are free of broken
glass, loose shingles, peeling paint, or crumbling stone, brick,
or cement.
Inspects signs and outdoor light poles and stanchions for
condition.
Receives and responds to complaints of alleged violations
of local zoning code.
Conducts inspections of such sites, writes initial complaints
and may refer matters to zoning officer.
Advises owners or other persons of violations to the zoning code.
Receives complaints and inspects business premises for display
of proper license, checks license to see that it is valid, and if no
license is displayed or license validation has expired, issues a
written notice of violation.
In response to complaints, inspects sites where garbage, refuse,
and/or debris have accumulated and orders such matters abated,
or issues notices of violation of local code pertaining to same.
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 computerized information systems
used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in conducting inspections or investigations
to detect violations of and ensure compliance with laws, rules, 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.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of provisions of the municipal rules, regulations,
policies, procedures, and ordinances.
Knowledge of problems involved in organizing work and
developing effective work methods both in the field and in
the office.
Knowledge of procedures to be followed and precautions to be
taken when observing and collecting facts which are significant
in determining whether laws are being observed.
Knowledge of inspection techniques and the writing of reports
that substantiate findings and serve as a basis for legal
proceedings.
Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret municipal rules,
regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances, and apply
them to specific cases.
Ability to note significant conditions and to take proper action,
when action is called for, in accordance with prescribed
procedures.
Ability to make accurate observations and record conditions,
and abstract, and note those things which are significant.
Ability to make necessary inspections and investigations
without giving unnecessary offense.
Ability to take and maintain a firm, correct stand when
controversial matters are considered.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative
reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain needed records and files.
Ability to make evaluative judgments based on the application
of statutory or regulatory provisions.
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 if they
can perform the 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.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 01285 | | L | C | | N/A | 04 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
9/18/2020 |
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