SANITATION INSPECTOR

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, conducts inspections and investigations to enforce
 codes, ordinances, and other standards related to collection and
 disposal of refuse and litter; 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:

 Walks or rides in a vehicle to visually examine the placement,
 containment, separation, and condition of refuse.

 Visually examines the condition of refuse to detect deviation from
 standards contained in ordinances or codes for refuse and litter.

 Notes improper or failure to pick up refuse and other conditions 
 and records and reports information.

 Explains codes and ordinances to residents; encourages compliance,
 clarifies code requirements and other regulatory guidelines, and
 suggest methods for correcting violations.

 Investigates complaints filed by residents, collection crews, and
 others.

 Issues notices of violation to inform violators of failure to comply
 with codes or ordinances, and to warn of possible court action.

 May issue notices of violation for conditions that prevent or impede
 work crews from completing their assignments.

 As part of a team, may work on special community cleanup projects
 to eliminate refuse, litter, or other unsightly or unsafe conditions.

 Prepares written reports of inspections and numbers and types of
 violation notices issued.

 May testify in court to present information regarding incident.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
 manual recording and computerized information systems used by
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 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 the essential duties 
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the methods used to conduct inspections.

 Ability to interpret codes, ordinances, and other regulations and
 apply them to specific situations.

 Ability to conduct inspections and investigate complaints.

 Ability to identify violations.

 Ability to explain codes and ordinances.

 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
 with those interested or involved in the work of the unit.

 Ability to prepare inspection reports.

 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 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
03110
L
C
  
N/A
07
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 6/20/2016