Building Inspector

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. POSITION SUMMARY Under direction performs building inspection work involved to enforce relevant public health laws within the jurisdiction; does other related duties as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Construction Official and Building Sub Code Official. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts building inspections to enforce relevant public health laws. Receives and examines plans for building work. Determines the cause of violations and takes corrective actions. Provides testimony in court cases. Prepares reports. 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. Other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of methods used to conduct building inspections. Knowledge of building, framing and structural code requirements. Knowledge of building fixtures and fixture requirements. Ability to interpret relevant fire and life safety codes and apply them to specific cases. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with business proprietors, contractors, housekeepers, and others interested in the maintenance of public health standards. Ability to prepare reports of inspections containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to provide testimony in court. Ability to maintain records and files. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. License: Must possess a valid license as a Building Inspector (HHS) issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Additional UCC license(s) issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs preferred. Possession of valid New Jersey driver’s license. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Personal computer, including word processing and permitting software; motor vehicle; 10-key calculator; portable radio; phone; ladder or scaffolding; tape measure. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land uses and other matters. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high in the field and low to occasionally moderate in the office setting. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENETICS, DISABILITY, AGE OR VETERAN STATUS. ALL EMPLOYEES OF NEW JERSEY STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY UNLESS EXEMPTED UNDER LAW. THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IS A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE #J-18808-Ljbffr