Job Specification
INSPECTOR 1, MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
DEFINITION
Under direction of an Inspector 3, Multiple Dwellings or other supervisory
official in the Department of Community Affairs, performs field work involved
in enforcement of provisions of the New Jersey Hotel and Multiple Dwelling
Laws and Regulations, either as part of a Code Enforcement team or in the
State Local Cooperative Housing Inspection Program (SLCHIP); 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
Conducts inspections of hotels and multiple dwellings containing three or
more dwelling units used for private occupancy and public accommodations
for compliance with standards established by regulations.
May perform field work required to review the performance of municipalities
contracted to conduct inspections under SLCHIP.
May conduct and/or review surveys of local housing inspection needs and
evaluate the capacity of local municipal governments to respond to same,
particularly large communities with extensive needs; based on evaluation
provides recommendations for allocation of funds.
May provide technical assistance to municipalities in the preparation of
conditions of authorization for participation in SLCHIP.
Conducts the number of daily inspections established by the department.
Serves subpoenas and other legal processes including notices of violations.
Provides testimony in court and at hearings, acts as witness on behalf of
the state, and prepares the notes and documentation as necessary to
provide accurate, complete testimony in such proceedings.
May oversee local inspectors within SLCHIP assigned to the inspection
of the structural soundness and service facilities such as fire escapes,
garbage, heat, elevator, electrical and plumbing facilities of existing
structures to ensure they meet regulation standards.
Inspects existing buildings subject to the New Jersey Hotel and Multiple
Dwelling Laws and Regulations to ensure structural soundness.
Inspects service facilities such as fire escapes and garbage, heat, elevator,
electrical, and plumbing facilities of existing structures to ensure they meet
standards in the regulations.
Conducts surveys of tax assessors' records and performs door-to-door
canvassing to discover existence of unregistered buildings being used
as multiple dwellings, and completes necessary forms to begin process
to register buildings.
May oversee inspectors within SLCHIP assigned to the surveying of tax
deeds, title and unregistered records, and door to door canvassing to
discover the existence of unregistered buildings being used as multiple
dwellings and completes and/or oversees the completion of the forms
needed to begin the process to register buildings.
May review local Housing Inspection Program proposals to evaluate the
adequacy of the proposed work program and of the proposed local
inspection staff with respect to capacity and capabilities.
Prepares reports on which Notices of Violations and Orders to Abate
are sent to owners.
Re-inspects multiple dwellings sixty (60) days after being cited for violations
to determine whether violations have been properly corrected.
Explains Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Laws and Regulations to owners and
tenants, and provides advice on how to abate existing violations.
May assess training needs and perform training of local SLCHIP inspectors
to ensure a thorough knowledge of the Hotel & Multiple Dwelling Law and
regulations and all relevant codes, regulations and policies.
Works closely with individuals, community development programs, rental
assistance programs, and other programs that involve housing rehabilitation
and code enforcement to assist in coordination of efforts and to provide advice.
Approves alternatives to housing code requirements sufficient to meet code
standards.
Obtains information on particular hotels or multiple dwellings necessary for
the Compliance Section to prepare legal documents.
May oversee the work of a team of municipal inspectors who, as part of a
SLCHIP Agreement, inspect hotels and multiple dwellings containing three
or more dwelling units for compliance with the standards established pursuant
to the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law.
Monitor schedules to ensure local inspectors within SLCHIP re-inspect multiple
dwellings ninety (90) days after they have been cited for violations to determine
whether the violations have been corrected.
May oversee local inspectors within SLCHIP, to assist health departments and
other municipal agencies to interpret and apply the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling
Law and Regulations.
Conducts special field investigations to verify existence of conditions under
which evictions are permitted to effect abatement of violations of Hotel and
Multiple Dwelling Laws and Regulations.
Collects information on multiple dwellings used in the discharge of official
duties by courts and various municipal regulatory agencies such as planning
boards, zoning boards, or rent leveling boards.
May assist health departments and other municipal agencies to interpret
and apply Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Laws and Regulations.
Determines whether existing hotels and multiple dwellings are habitable or
unfit for human habitation.
May oversee local inspectors within SLCHIP, assigned to provide information
to owners, landlords, tenants, and others on operation and placement of smoke
detectors and smoke alarms.
May recommend payment to municipalities based on fulfillment of SLCHIP
requirements and review progress reports and/or field visits. Ensures that
adequate records support all requests for payment.
May provide recommendations concerning the removal of municipalities from
SLCHIP when conditions or regulatory requirements are not met.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and comprehensive reports of inspections
and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Investigates complaints received from tenants, owners, or others and
recommends necessary action.
Provides information to landlords, tenants, owners, and others concerning
methods of proper housing, sanitation, smoke detectors and alarms, and
maintenance.
Prepares and maintains inspection records of actions taken, violations found,
progress made, and other conditions observed, and takes photos.
Verifies that requirements for a validated certificate of registration are met
including landlord identification requirements.
Collects and identifies evidence to be used in Superior Court proceedings.
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
LICENSE
Applicants must possess a valid Inspector of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings
license issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
NOTE: Applicants must continue to complete the continuing education
requirements to maintain their Inspector of Hotels Multiple Dwellings 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 construction methods, materials, and terminology.
Knowledge of SLCHIP fees.
Knowledge of performance code standards and methods used to achieve
compliance.
Knowledge of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and related
terminology.
Knowledge of basic structural components of housing including soundness,
state of repair, and safety of the dwellings.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of smoke detectors and Alarms,
and the types of alarms and detectors available.
Knowledge of the methods used to determine adequate ventilation in
habitable rooms.
Knowledge of the signs of infestation.
Knowledge of zoning requirements and terminology.
Ability to interpret, apply and explain the rights of residential owners and
tenants under applicable law.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations regarding multiple
dwellings.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local
police, fire inspectors, owners, agents, tenants, and others involved in the
work of the unit.
Ability to identify and report existing and potential health and safety hazards.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to act as witness for the state in hearings and court procedures, and
to give testimony under oath.
Ability to climb ladders to inspect roofs or other parts of the building on a
high level.
Ability to inspect hot, dusty, or damp places such as a basement or attic.
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 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 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 | | 55473 | | S | C | NE | 19 | N/A | I19 | - |
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.
6/20/2020 |
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