Job Specification
CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL
DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state
department, institution, or agency, performs work involving the
enforcement and administration of the New Jersey Uniform
Construction Code Act and Regulations including the supervision
and conduct of complex plan reviews and/or inspection of structures
in the Class 1, 2, and 3 categories; or per N.J.A.C. 5:18, supervises
Liquefied Petroleum Gas inspections and/or plan review; 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:
In the Bureau of Local Code Enforcement
Serves as the chief administrator of the municipal enforcing agency
in the assigned municipalities and coordinates the activities of a team
of subcode officials, and may serve as the chief enforcing authority on
all matters pertaining to a particular subcode.
Establishes procedures for, and monitors the application intake
process to ensure all necessary forms are available to the public,
all applications are complete as to form, and persons requesting
assistance on procedures are helped.
Issues construction permits upon receiving approval of all appropriate
subcodes; issues final approval for the building components for
Class 1, 2, and 3 structures that have been inspected; issues certificates
of occupancy for Class 1, 2, and 3 structures when all requirements have
been inspected.
Reviews plans for Class 1, 2, and 3 structures, and/or supervises
the review of plans for code compliance of Class 1, 2, and 3 structures
as provided in the regulations for the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code.
Ensures that inspection schedules established by supervisors are
maintained, and establishes inspection schedules for field staff to
ensure that all buildings being constructed within the assigned
municipalities are inspected at critical points during the course of
construction, as provided in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.6.
Calculates the fees for permit applications and/or reviews the
calculations and ensures the fees collected are properly accounted
for as required by regulation.
In the Bureau of Construction Project Review
Examines and/or supervises the examination of project applications
for compliance with appropriate subcodes and regulations adopted
pursuant to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
Examines plans and/or supervises the examination of Class 1, 2, and 3
plans to verify code compliance of unique structural design and analysis
techniques relating to heavily loaded and technically advanced structural
systems.
Coordinates the activities with the special plan review section assigned
to complex projects requiring special examination and testing methods
to determine compliance with appropriate subcodes where the proposed
techniques are not specified in the code.
Provides technical support on complex matters involving Class 1 structures
to architects, engineers, and builders by giving information and assistance
as to regulation requirements applicable to proposed or submitted plans.
Reviews and/or supervises the review of requests for variation on Class 1
and 2 structures, and authorizes and/or prepares recommendations for the
Supervisor, Construction Plans Approval Section.
Makes the final determination on issuance of plan releases for the portion
of the plans covered by the appropriate subcode.
Reviews the calculation and collection of plan release fees for the portion
of the plans covered by the appropriate subcode pursuant to the provisions
of N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.8.
GENERAL
Acts as a witness for the state in informal hearings and/or court
proceedings.
May supervise and administer Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas inspections
and/or plan review; supervises audits of LP Gas facilities in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:18 et seq.
Within the Elevator Safety unit, conducts inspections and/ or elevator
plan review, in accordance with related rules and regulations.
Prepares financial and other reports of the program unit.
Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of correspondence.
Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs, and has
responsibility for employee evaluations, and for effectively recommending
the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
Maintains and/or supervises the maintenance of essential records
and files.
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 supervisory experience in architecture, engineering,
code enforcement project review or construction project management
with responsibilities for the technical and/or skilled work of construction
projects subject to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
LICENSE:
Applicants must possess a valid High Rise and Hazardous Specialist
(HHS) code enforcement license in building, plumbing, electrical,
elevator, or fire protection issued by the Department of Community Affairs.
NOTE: Applicants must possess a valid license as a Subcode
Official issued by the Department of Community Affairs.
NOTE: Applicants must possess a valid license as a Construction
Official issued by the Department of Community Affairs.
NOTE: Appointees to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Unit will be
required to complete specialized training.
NOTE: Appointees must continue to complete the code update
education courses required to maintain their HHS, Subcode Official, and
Construction Official licenses.
NOTE: 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:
Knowledge of the form, content interpretation, and application of plans
and specifications.
Knowledge of the subcode requirements of construction projects as
expressed in the approved plans and specifications for Class 1, 2,
and 3 structures.
Knowledge of the qualities, limitations, and proper use of modern
building construction materials, equipment, and methods.
Knowledge of materials, supplies, equipment, and construction methods
and standards to be observed in making physical inspection of work for
compliance with approved plans, specifications, and the New Jersey
Uniform Construction Code Act.
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 of variations
as contained in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.5.
Knowledge of the regulations concerning the scheduling and requirements
for inspections as contained in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.6.
Knowledge of the rules concerning violation notices and orders as specified
in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.9.
Knowledge of the various problems encountered by contractors in carrying
on construction work and the aspects in which deviations from plans,
specifications, and standards are likely to occur.
Knowledge of the particular subcode in the area of responsibility.
Knowledge of the basic classification of structures into class categories as
defined by the appropriate subcode adopted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.4.
Knowledge of field inspection and controlled inspection techniques
necessary to ensure that the materials installed at the construction site
are of the 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.
Ability to organize supervisory, and construction inspection work, analyze
construction inspection problems, and develop appropriate work methods.
Ability to read and interpret preliminary and detailed construction
blueprints, plans and specifications for Class 1, 2, and 3 structures.
Ability to work cooperatively with other code enforcement officials,
contractors, and others, and to take and maintain a firm and correct
stand when differences of fact or opinion arise.
Ability to verify the materials actually installed in construction are of
the same strength and quality as assumed in the design calculations.
Ability to review plans for Class 2 and 3 structures to ensure that the
necessary information is shown on the plans and conforms with the
requirements of the particular subcode.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex laws, regulations,
policies, standards, and procedures and apply them to specific situations
in accordance with established procedures.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records,
reports, and files.
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and comprehensive
reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
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.
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 | | 17248 | | S | C | 40 | 26 | N/A | S27 | - |
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.
1/28/2012 |
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