Job Specification
BUILDING INSPECTOR APPRENTICE
DEFINITION:
Under close supervision of a Building Inspector or Building Subcode
Official, inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure
compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code; 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:
May assist in the examination of plans for new structures to ensure
compliance with the building subcode.
Inspects construction jobs underway for compliance with provisions of
the State Uniform Construction Code and makes recommendations to
the supervisor regarding construction problems involved.
May assist in initialing and enforcing rules and regulations in relation to
enforcement of the building sub code.
Prepare reports.
Maintain essential records and files.
Learn procedures for issuing citations to subcode violators.
Receive classroom and/or on-the-job training in the materials, workmanship,
and completed work and in the laws, rules and regulations, and/or ordinances
establishing minimum standards for building construction.
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:
REGISTRATION
Current registration as a Building Inspector Trainee with the New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs.
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.
NOTE: To remain employed, an apprentice must enroll in and successfully
complete the appropriate approved course(s) within two years of the effective
date of employment as required by NJAC 5:23-5.4(d) 7 and 5:23-5.5.
To remain employed, an apprentice must pass the appropriate modules of
the National Certification Test in his/her specific sub code area within two
years of the effective date of employment as required by N.J.A.C. 5:23-5.4(d) 8.
Apprentices may perform the inspections required by NJAC 5:23-2.18 only
under direct supervision of a licensed Building Subcode Official or Building
Inspector. The licensed supervisor must be onsite with the apprentice during
performance of all required inspections.
Apprentices may perform an inspection of a singular specific point on a project
or a repetitive singular specific point on one or more projects if directed to do so
by a licensed supervisor where no code interpretation is required. In any such
case, the inspection report must be completed by the apprentice and reviewed and
countersigned by the licensed supervisor.
Records of authorized supervised inspections by apprentice and other
on-the-job training activities must be signed by the supervisor and kept in
the apprentice's job files.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of structural design and analysis techniques necessary to check
compliance with the Uniform Construction Code.
Knowledge of basic material standards and code enforcement requirements
related to the construction of buildings.
Knowledge of one of the building trades regulated by the building sub code.
Ability to learn to analyze and interpret the Uniform Construction Code and
other laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable to the construction of
buildings.
Ability to learn to carry out the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code
as they are related to the type of buildings and structures within the jurisdiction.
Ability to work harmoniously with other public officials, private contractors,
architects, and property owners.
Ability to learn to conduct investigations and inspections.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports of inspections
and investigations containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to maintain essential 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. 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.
ADVANCEMENT:
Appointees who successfully complete the approved course(s)
within two (2) years of the effective date of employment as required
by NJAC 5:23-5.4(d) 7 and 5:23-5.5 and obtain the Building Inspector
license shall be advanced to the Building Inspector title under
Civil Service Commission procedures.
Appointees in the Apprentice title who complete the required course in
less than two (2) years and obtain the Building Inspector license shall be
advanced to the Building Inspector title.
The inability of an Employee to successfully complete the required course in
two (2) years from the date of appointment to the Building Inspector Apprentice
title and obtain the Building Inspector license shall be considered as a cause
for separation.
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 | | 06269 | | L | N | | N/A | 00 | | - |
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.
3/26/2011 |
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