TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL
 
 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, provides technical assistance in the issuance
 of construction permits to ensure compliance with the provisions  
 of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and model codes;  
 does other related duties.

 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:

 Reviews applications for construction permits to ensure all
 necessary information and documents are included and
 requests additional information as instructed or directed by   
 the appropriate Sub-Code or Construction official.

 Issues construction permits after approval and authorization 
 have been granted by the appropriate Sub-Code official.

 Aids the general public by providing information of a technical
 nature concerning the requirements and standards relating to
 the Uniform Construction Code.

 Calculates routine fees, collects fees and penalties as directed
 by Sub-Code and/or Construction Official and issues receipts.

 Determines and requests prior approvals and plan review in
 accordance with the Uniform Construction Code.

 Determines the type of certificate required at job conclusion.

 Consults with solicitors, architects, owners, and contractors on
 compliance problems.

 Reviews inspection logs for overdue inspections, and may take
 appropriate action for non-compliance according to Uniform
 Construction Code regulations.

 Gathers information and data to answer inquiries and to  prepare
 reports.

 Maintains inspection logs for all subcodes.

 Monitors plan review deadlines.

 Provides a variety of code services to the general public in one
 or more functional areas.

 Prepares reports, narratives, and correspondence.

 Maintains records and files.

 Provides support and technical assistance to staff; may provide
 guidance to clerical staff.

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

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Two (2) years of experience in work involving the processing, 
 review, and issuance of construction permits.

 LICENSE:
 
 Possession of a valid New Jersey Uniform Construction Code 
 Certification as a Technical Assistant, issued by the Department 
 of Community Affairs may be required.

 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  provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction
 Code as they relate to the activities of the office of the local
 construction official.

 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships  
 with local and state government officials, staff members, and the 
 public.

 Ability to review applications and other documents for
 completeness and accuracy.

 Ability to provide support, technical assistance and guidance  
 to appropriate levels of professional and clerical staff.

 Ability to establish and maintain essential logs, records and
 files.

 Ability to gather and compile information and data.

 Ability to perform routine calculations.

 Ability to prepare narratives, reports and correspondence.

 Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and
 applies them to specific situations.

 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, and  communicate  
 in English sufficiently to perform 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 if 
 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
05193
L
C
  
N/A
06
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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.

 10/30/2017