CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINEE

 DEFINITION:

 Under the close supervision of a Supervising Code Enforcement
 Officer, or other supervisory official in a trainee program, performs
 productive work while receiving formal and/or on-the-job training 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 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.
 
 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Under direct supervision of a code enforcement officer and as a
 trainee performs the following tasks:

 Reviews laws (ordinances) establishing minimum standards to
 interpret the code standards and to understand their application.

 Compares conditions, structures, hazards, and so forth to code
 standards, contracts, and so forth to determine conformance.

 May interview witnesses and other persons to obtain factual
 information.

 Learns to read and respond to submitted computer inquiries
 from the public.

 Conducts routine inspections for the purpose of ensuring
 compliance with a variety of local codes and ordinances.

 Walks or rides in a vehicle to examine conditions(s) which
 violate a local ordinance intended to control such activities as
 refuse disposal, display of permits/license, housing and property
 maintenance practices, multiple housing practices, and so forth.

 Learns to inspect high rise and multiple dwelling properties
 for property maintenance code violations.

 Records the nature of complaints, names, and personal
 observations to document the need for corrective action.

 Issues notices of violation to inform individuals of their
 failure to comply with code standards.

 Prepares written reports of inspections and other work reports
 to keep supervisors informed on status of work.

 Learns to 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:

 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 AND ABILITIES:

 Ability to read and understand laws, standards, and regulations
 pertaining to the safety and health of inhabitants of a community.
 (occupancy in multiple dwelling or zoning districts, property
 maintenance practices, handling of refuse, posting of
 licenses/permits, and so forth).

 Ability to apply laws, standards, and regulations to actual
 conditions and situations.

 Ability to interview persons of varying background.

 Ability to use tact and courtesy in explaining the need for
 compliance.

 Ability to observe and reconcile significant conditions in
 practices pertaining to property maintenance, multiple dwelling
 occupancy, or zoning district practices, and so forth.

 Ability to compile inspection reports and work status reports.

 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.

 ADVANCEMENT

 Appointees who successfully complete the 12 month training 
 period will be eligible for advancement to the title of Code 
 Enforcement Officer.

 The inability of an employee in this title to attain a level of 
 performance warranting advancement to the title listed 
 above shall be considered as cause for separation.


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
07594
L
N
  
N/A
01
-

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