Job Specification
SUBCODE OFFICIAL
DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of a Construction Official or other supervisory
official in a state department, institution, or agency, ensures conformance
with the assigned subcode; serves as a subcode official in assigned units
performing duties in at least one of the following areas:
i. conducts plan review, inspection and compliance functions for high
rise and hazardous structures;
ii. conducts field accident investigation, conducts field inspections and
plan review work for amusement rides;
iii. per N.J.A.C. 5:18, conducts Liquefied Petroleum Gas inspections
and/or plan review;
Performs 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:
Serves as an enforcing authority of all matters regarding the assigned
subcode in the unit.
Reviews plans for code compliance of Class 1, 2 and 3 structures, or
carnivals and amusement rides, or boilers and pressure vessels as
provided in the regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code.
Ensures that established inspections schedules are maintained, and
establishes inspection schedules for field staff to ensure that all buildings,
amusement rides and boiler and pressure vessels are inspected at critical
points, as provided in the regulations and division procedures.
Inspects Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas installation; conducts plan review;
conducts periodic audits of LP Gas facilities in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 5:18 et seq.
Ensures that all required inspections are performed within the time
limitations established in the regulations.
Calculates the fees for permit applications, and/or reviews the calculations,
and forwards to the construction official or supervisory personnel for proper
accounting.
Reviews requests for variations of the particular subcode as necessary to
ensure that, where granted, the variation or exception will not jeopardize
the health, safety, or welfare of intended occupants and of the public
generally, and forwards to the construction official or other designated
supervisor for release.
Checks materials to be used in the construction, and inspects materials
to ensure that they are of the type, quality, and grade specified in the
approved plans and specifications, and that they meet the necessary
performance standards established in the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code regulations and the particular subcode.
Prepares inspection reports showing the progress of work on each project
relative to construction code compliance, weather conditions, and the
percentage of work completed.
Inspects unsafe or illegal Class 1, 2 and 3 structures, carnivals and
amusement rides or boiler and pressure vessels and makes a
determination pursuant to the law, regulations and department policy
as to actions to be taken.
Surveys the area of assigned jurisdiction or illegal construction or ride
activity and takes appropriate action where necessary.
Issues on-site warning citations and stop work orders in cases of
serious violation of the public or of building occupants.
Trains new inspecting personnel and conducts in-service training
programs for new regulations, laws and standards.
Conducts investigations of carnival and amusement ride accidents
and/or incidents.
Authorizes issuance of final approval for the components covered by
the particular subcode for Class 1, 2, and 3 structures, or carnival and
amusement rides or boiler and pressure vessels when all requirements
of the particular subcode and the regulations have been met.
Authorizes issuance of certificates of occupancy for Class 1, 2, and 3
structures when all requirements of the particular subcode and the
regulations have been met.
Within the Elevator Safety unit, conducts inspections and/or elevator
plan review, in accordance with related rules and regulations.
Maintains required inspection records and files.
Prepares inspection reports noting violations, and makes
recommendations concerning the assessment of penalties.
Maintains the records, reports and files required to show the details
of each project inspected.
Testifies at court and in administrative hearings and/or court proceedings.
May be required to serves subpoenas and other legal process notices
including notices of violations.
Acts as a witness for the State at informal hearings and/or court proceedings.
Prepares reports of program activities containing findings, conclusions
and recommendations.
Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.
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:
LICENSES:
Administrative License:
Applicants must possess a valid Subcode Official license in building,
electrical, fire protection, plumbing, elevator, amusement rides, or
boiler/pressure vessel and refrigeration, issued by the New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs, appropriate to the position.
NOTE: Appointees must continue to complete the continuing
education requirements to maintain their Subcode Official license.
Technical License:
Applicants must possess a valid High Rise and Hazardous Specialist
(HHS) construction code enforcement license in building, fire protection,
electrical, plumbing, elevator, amusement rides, or boiler/pressure vessel
and refrigeration, issued by the Department of Community Affairs,
appropriate to the position.
NOTE: Appointees must continue to complete the continuing education
requirements to maintain their HHS license.
SPECIAL NOTE: Appointees to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Unit will
be required to complete specialized training.
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 the form, content, interpretation, and application of plans
and specifications.
Knowledge of the subcode requirements of projects as expressed in the
approved plans and specifications.
Knowledge of the qualities, limitations, and proper use of modern building
construction materials, equipment, and methods.
Knowledge of materials, supplies, equipment, and methods and standards
to be observed in conducting physical inspections of work compliance with
approved plans, specifications, and the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code.
Knowledge of applicability of the construction code to alterations,
replacements, and damages as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.6.
Knowledge of the requirements for granting exceptions or variations.
Knowledge of the regulations concerning violations notices and orders.
Knowledge of the various problems encountered by contractors in
performing construction work and the respects in which deviations
from plans, specifications, and standards are likely to occur.
Knowledge of the particular subcode for which the individual is responsible.
Knowledge of the basic classification to structures into class categories
as defined by the building subcode adopted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.4.
Knowledge of field inspection and controlled inspections techniques
needed to ensure that the materials installed at the site are of the same
strength and quality as assumed by the design calculations, and that they
are installed in a manner which will achieve and preserve that strength.
Ability to organize inspection work, analyze inspection problems, and
develop appropriate work methods.
Ability to read and interpret preliminary and detailed construction blueprints,
plans, and specifications.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with
those interested or involved in the work of the program.
Ability to verify the materials installed are the same strength and quality
as assumed in the design calculations.
Ability to resolve problems in the administrative or coordination of programs,
plans, or projects.
Ability to ensure that the necessary information is shown on plans and
conforms to the requirements of the relevant subcode.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex laws, regulations,
policies, standards, procedures, and apply them to specific situations.
Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties.
Ability to maintain records and reports.
Ability to prepare clear reports containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
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 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 | | 15316 | | S | C | 40 | 24 | N/A | P25 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
10/14/2017 |
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