Safety Inspector

Safety Inspector

The City of Jersey City is seeking a qualified Safety Inspector for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Quality of Life. Under the direction of the Supervisor, the ideal candidate will conduct field inspections to enforce and ensure compliance with public safety and health regulations as required by various municipal ordinances.

Examples of Duties

Job Duties:

• Inspects residential and commercial buildings for health and safety violations.
• Initiates necessary legal action against violators of various municipal ordinances.
• Reads and responds to submitted computer inquiries from the public.
• Appears and testifies in municipal court or other appropriate broads and/or agencies to obtain compliance with all laws and ordinances.
• Establishes a schedule of proposed systematic inspection of all properties in the municipality, including interiors of businesses, multiple dwelling properties, schools, and places of worship and assembly.
• Submits monthly reports of inspections made including names, and addresses of owners, occupants, or lessees of premises, dates of inspection, code violations found, notices of violations served, complaints filed with courts or agencies, and dates of compliance or disposition of cases.
• Assists in promulgation of municipal ordinances.
• Attends meetings of municipal agencies
• Establishes and maintains records and files.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Experience:

One (1) year of relevant experience in governance, enforcement, compliance, and/or emergency services.

Required License:

Appointees must 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.

Supplemental Information

Essential Skills:

• Ability to make inspections and investigations.
• Ability to organize assigned field safety inspection work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to recognize actual and potentially dangerous conditions hazardous to the health and safety of the public.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative written reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to interact professionally at all times.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

You must eventually pass and qualify for this Civil Service title.

To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application.

Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.

Benefits

The City of Jersey City offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, sick time, pension, life insurance, professional development assistance, employee assistance program, and other benefits. For more information, please visit our Benefits Page.