Technical Assistant to Construction Official

Technical Assistant to Construction Official

BOROUGH OF ROSELLE

Roselle, NJ Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Bereavement leave Qualifications Record keeping Document review (document control) Collaborating with government agencies Driver's License Document quality checks Permitting phase involvement

Full Job Description Role and Responsibilities :

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.

• 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.
• Provide aid to the 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

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. Preferred Skills

• 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, while establishing and maintaining essential logs, records, and files.

Ability to:

evaluate programs and procedures, plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate activities of diversified units, exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and in making determinations.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person