CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL/MUNICIPAL ENGINEER
                       CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL

 

DEFINITION


 Under direction has chief administrative responsibility for
 administering and enforcing the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform
 Construction Code; does other related duties 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:


 Directs, plans, organizes, and supervises staff and activities
 concerned with carrying out regulations of the NJ Uniform Construction
 Code (UCC).

 Develops the work program with effective/appropriate procedures,
 analyzes inspection problems, and establishes appropriate work
 methods.

 Executes plans for utilization of available funds, personnel,
 equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Prepares a budget and maintains balances.

 Establishes personnel rules/policies within the unit, and recommends
 policies or changes in policy and procedures to appropriate officials.

 Arranges for contractual inspections, and reviews reports submitted by
 contracted agency.

 Enforces regulations of the UCC.

 Provides applications for construction work and assists the public in
 preparing same when necessary; reviews applications for completeness
 as to form and for verification of prior approvals; requests
 additional documentation concerning prior approvals.

 On receipt of completed applications, determines proper fee for the
 work required, collects fees/penalties, and ensures that funds are
 properly accounted for.

 Ensures that subcode officials have an adequate time period to review
 applications, plans, and specifications.

 Ensures that requests for variation are properly prepared, documented,
 and referred to appropriate subcode officials.

 Issues construction permits, certificates of occupancy, and temporary
 certificates of occupancy on receipt of approval of all appropriate
 subcode officials.

 Records notices of violation on receiving notification of appropriate
 subcode official, and determines penalties for noncompliance with the
 penalty notices.

 Ensures that required inspections are scheduled and performed on time,
 and that reports on inspections are completed and filed.

 Records stop work orders as notified by the appropriate subcode
 official.

 Ensures that final inspections have been completed prior to issuance
 of a certificate of occupancy and that inspections required for the
 purpose have been completed prior to issuance of the temporary
 certificate of occupancy.

 In the case of a change of use or on receipt for a certificate of
 continued occupancy, ensures that each subcode official gives approval
 based on inspection/review of submitted data before issuing such
 certificate.

 Prepares and obtains reports.

 Attends meetings and hearings.

 Coordinates activities of subcode officials in enforcement of
 provisions of the energy subcode.

 Files court complaints and makes court appearances in various courts
 of appeal.

 Makes field inspections when problems develop.

 May act as subcode official for any subcode for which qualified to act
 as such.

 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.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      LICENSE:

      Applicants must possess a valid Construction Official's License
 issued by the Department of Community Affairs.

      NOTE: Where the construction official also serves as one or more
 subcode officials, possession of the appropriate subcode official
 license (s) will be required.

      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 basic principles of management and supervision, and of
 the administration of a local enforcement agency including record
 keeping, preparation of reports, personnel procedures, and budget
 preparation.

 Knowledge of record keeping requirements under the UCC including
 permit and certificate of occupancy records, variation application
 records, and violation files and records.

 Knowledge of methods and procedures of establishing/maintaining review
 and approval procedures for permit applications to ensure compliance
 with the UCC and applicable laws/ordinances.

 Knowledge of legal methods of code enforcement; of
 purpose/fundamentals of stop orders and notices of penalty and court
 action; of powers and procedures to deal with hazardous conditions and
 emergencies; of procedures for processing, requiring, obtaining, and
 issuing search warrants; of legal responsibilities of inspection
 personnel; and of other related legislation.

 Knowledge of building subcode provisions including structural
 requirements; durability and weatherability requirements; of
 electrical subcode provisions including minimum service and appliances
 and basic circuits; of elevator subcode provisions; of fire prevention
 code provisions including special permits required, storage and
 handling of goods/materials, maintenance of exit facilities and of
 fire protection equipment; of fire protection subcode provisions
 including height/area requirements; and of plumbing subcode provisions
 including sanitary waste disposal, water supply, venting, and required
 facilities.

 Knowledge and abilities for the appropriate subcode official's license
 that are commensurate with the level (HHS, RCS) which has been
 established by the jurisdiction for the enforcing agency.

 Ability to establish/maintain cooperative working relationships with
 local/state government officials, staff members, and the public.

 Ability to evaluate programs and procedures.

 Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate activities of
 diversified units.

 Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and
 in making determinations.

 Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.

 Ability to prepare and supervise preparation of clear, concise,
 accurate, and informative reports.

 Ability to analyze and interpret the New Jersey UCC.

 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 as long as
 they can perform 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.

 CODES: LG - 05045               DJ              2/24/00

 This job specification is for local government use only.

                        MUNICIPAL ENGINEER

 

DEFINITION:

 Under direction, supervises the field and office engineering work
 involved in municipal construction activities; does other related
 work.

 NOTE: The examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. A
 particular title may not perform all duties listed in this job
 specification. Conversely, all the duties performed on the job may not
 be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Analyzes municipal construction needs and provides recommendations and
 reports.

 Reviews public and private land development applications.

 Cooperates with municipal officials and civic groups in preparing
 specifications and plans for long range municipal improvements.

 Prepares and supervises the preparation of specifications and
 construction plans.

 Supervises and reviews the preparation of maps and charts from field
 notes and observations.

 Maintains and directs the dissemination of the information from
 geographic information system mapping and maps such as tax maps and
 street maps.

 Supervises the drafting of drawings and provides specific instructions
 as to the type of information to be shown, scales, sizes, and manner
 of obtaining needed information.

 Supervises field parties making surveys for municipal improvements,
 lots, sewers, curbs, sidewalks, flood zones, drainage and lines and
 grades.

 Advises inspectors as to the quality and quantity of work desired.

 Performs and supervises the performance of construction inspections
 excluding buildings by inspectors and advises staff.

 Prepares designs for sewer extensions, pavements, and other structural
 work.

 Prepares reports of construction expense, time spent, and materials
 used.

 Consults with general contractors on construction projects.

 Develops effective work methods for staff.

 Establishes and maintains records and files.

 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.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Three (3) years of supervisory engineering experience in the
 design, maintenance, and construction of projects, including the
 preparation and review of construction plans and specifications.

      LICENSE:

      Possession of a professional engineer's license, and if required,
 a land surveyors license issued by the New Jersey Board of
 Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

      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 engineering mathematics.

 Knowledge of and familiarity with the form, content, and preparation
 of construction plans, of the techniques used in drafting and in
 preparing detailed maps and charts, and of inspection techniques.

 Knowledge of the problems encountered and procedures used in the
 design, maintenance and construction of projects, including the
 preparation and review of municipal or other construction plans and
 specifications.

 Knowledge of the purpose and methods of performing field surveys.

 Ability to apply basic engineering principles and techniques in plan
 designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates.

 Ability to inspect construction projects for the purpose of
 determining conformance with designs, plans, and specifications.

 Ability to organize assigned technical field and office engineering
 work, analyze engineering problems, and develop appropriate work
 methods.

 Ability to prepare topographic maps, profiles, and plans and to use
 such instruments as required to obtain the necessary data.

 Ability to oversee field survey parties.

 Ability to read, prepare, analyze, develop, and interpret construction
 plans and specifications.

 Ability to solve complex engineering and design problems.

 Ability to prepare preliminary estimates of the cost of new
 construction or installations and to check drawings submitted by
 contractors for these projects.

 Ability to establish and maintain effective liaison with general
 contractors, associates, subordinates, and others having an interest
 in municipal engineering work.

 Ability to take a leading part in the development of municipal
 construction projects by providing advice and assistance.

 Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, and informative
 engineering and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and
 recommendations.

 Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and
 files.

 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 as long as
 they can perform 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.

 CODES: LG - 02531               MCK            8/7/02

 This job specification is for local government use only.

 TITLE CODE FOR DUAL TITLE: 07658

 This job specification is for local government use only.