BUILDING INSPECTOR / HOUSING INSPECTOR
 
BUILDING INSPECTOR 

DEFINITION

Under direction, inspects new and existing buildings and structures 
to ensure compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code and 
enforces same to ensure public safety, health, and welfare; 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:

Examines plans for new structures to ensure compliance with 
building subcodes.

Inspects construction jobs, checks quality and amount of work
completed, and resolves construction problems

Enforces rules and regulations regarding building subcodes.

Initiates legal action against violators of building subcodes.

Prepares essential reports.

Establishes and maintains essential records and files.

May give assignments and instructions to employees.

May make recommendations to superiors concerning disciplinary
measures, promotions, and appointments of employees.

Collects fees for the issuance of various permits and keeps
records of same.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic 
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems 
used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid Building Inspector's License of the 
appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of 
Community Affairs.

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:

RCS License:

Knowledge of structural design and analysis techniques necessary 
to check compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code 
particularly with regard to wood framing, light steel, and wall
bearing systems which include foundation, wall, floor, and roof
framing systems.

Knowledge of basic material standards, codes, and enforcement
requirements related to weatherability and durability of installed
construction materials.

Knowledge of basic fire protection requirements.

Knowledge of basic inspection tools and test methods.

Knowledge of organization and content of the State Uniform
Construction Code.

Knowledge of the preparation of violation notices and prescribed
inspection record keeping.

Knowledge of the classification of structures into class category.

Ability to analyze and interpret provisions of the State Uniform
Construction Code that apply to buildings and other laws, rules,
regulations, and policies applicable to buildings

Ability to carry out provisions of the State Uniform Construction
Code as they relate to residential and small commercial structures.

Ability to prepare building construction plans and specifications,
and to review for accuracy and feasibility those prepared by others.

Ability to work harmoniously with other municipal unit heads and 
with private contractors and architects.

Ability to make investigations and inspections.

Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports 
of inspections and investigations containing findings, conclusions, 
and recommendations.

Ability to keep essential records and files.

Ability to prosecute violations of the building code by appearing in
court.

ICS License:

The knowledge and abilities for an RCS license plus knowledge 
of requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code for
class II construction plus:

Knowledge of the organization and content of the State Uniform
Construction Code regulations, organization, and content of 
building subcode.

Knowledge of basic classification of structures into class
categories. Knowledge of methods of systematic plans analysis.

Knowledge of information pertaining to structural, architectural,
mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical features of
buildings which must be shown on plans to ensure compliance.

Knowledge of code requirements related to fire divisions in
buildings.

Knowledge of design analyses methods to ensure that structural and
mechanical elements of building depicted on plans do in fact conform
to code requirements.

Knowledge of field inspection and controlled inspection techniques
to ensure that materials installed at construction sites are of same
strength and quality as assumed by the design calculations and that
they are installed in the manner required to achieve and preserve
that strength.

HHS License:

The knowledge and abilities for an RCS and ICS license plus:

Knowledge of advanced structural systems including structural design
and analysis techniques necessary to check compliance with the code
for the heavily loaded and technically advanced systems which
characterize class I buildings.

Knowledge of pile and other foundation systems used to bear very
heavy loads.

Knowledge of analysis of highrise framing systems including wind
load and seismic considerations.

Knowledge of fire protection systems requirements, standards, 
and design methods for exotic (nonwater) fire suppression system.

Knowledge of compartmentation elevator, voice alarm, and other
highrise fire safety systems including material and installation
standards and methods for ensuring compliance with those 
standards.

Knowledge of requirements for and design principals involved in
various types of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
found in class I structures with particular emphasis on procedures
ensuring adequacy of installation including fire protection
requirements for such systems.

General ABILITIES:

Ability to analyze and interpret the State Uniform Construction 
Code, local building code, and other local ordinances that apply 
to buildings, and other laws, rules, regulations, and policies 
applicable to buildings.

Ability to carry out provisions of the State Uniform Construction
Code as they relate to residential and small commercial structures,
industrial and commercial structures, and to highrise/hazardous
structures.

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 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.

CODE:  00924   10/18/1996

HOUSING INSPECTOR

DEFINITION

Under direction, performs inspection work involved in eliminating
blight and restoring and/or eliminating subnormal housing
accommodations; does other related duties.

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.

NOTE:  Appointments may be made to positions requiring 
bilingual skills.

04921- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
SPECIAL SKILL:  Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, 
or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform 
the duties of this position. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Inspects buildings for health and safety violations.

Confers with individual property owners relevant to service of notices
and violations.

Reinspects houses after completion of repairs to ensure compliance
with regulations.

Inspects dwellings that present difficult and unusual problems.

May coordinate agency functions with other concerned agencies.

Attends meetings.

Prepares reports.

May give advice and guidance to other staff.

Maintains records and files.

Presents inspection findings in court cases.

May inspect hotels and/or multiple dwellings to detect and eliminate
fire hazards and to enforce provisions of relevant fire safety codes
and related regulations.

May 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:

One (1) year of experience in building inspection, building repair, 
building maintenance, construction, construction inspection,
and/or other work concerned with building structures and/or 
building repair.

 NOTE:  Successful completion of a course in Principles of Housing
Inspection may be substituted for six months of the work experience.

NOTE:  Possession of a current and valid Fire Inspector
Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Community 
Affairs may be required.

NOTE:  Appointees will be required to possess a license as an Inspector
Multiple Dwellings, issued by the New Jersey Department of Community
Affairs, when assigned to a municipality approved to conduct cyclical
inspections of multiple dwellings in conjunction with the State Local 
Cooperative Housing Inspection Program (SLCHIP).

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 approved inspection methods involved in preventing and
eliminating blight and restoring and/or eliminating subnormal housing
accommodations.

Knowledge of state and municipal housing codes and zoning ordinances.

Ability to perform inspection work involved in preventing and
eliminating blight and/or substandard housing accommodations.

Ability to meet with people and deal effectively with their housing
inspection problems.

Ability to participate in community affairs.

Ability to prepare reports.

Ability to provide guidance and assignments to assigned employees.

Ability to maintain records and files.

Ability to present inspection findings in court cases.

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 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.
 
CODE:  02071    10/08/2013

DUAL TITLE CODE:  07662