Building Inspector

Building Inspector

Job Opening: Building Inspector

Department: Housing, Economic Development, & Commerce

Division: Construction Code Official

Exempt/Non‐Exempt: Non‐Exempt

Union/Management: Union

Full‐Time/Part‐Time/Seasonal: Full‐Time

Workweek: 37.5 hours (Full‐Time)/Flexible Hours

Salary: $95,000 ‐ $100,000**.** Based on qualifications and experience . Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits package available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, and more.

The City of Jersey City is looking for a licensed Building Inspector who will be responsible for inspecting new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code as well as to ensure public safety, health, and welfare; does related work as required.

Job Duties:

• Inspects construction jobs, checks quality and amount of work completed, and resolves construction problems.
• Examines plans for new structures to ensure compliance with building subcodes.
• Enforces rules and regulations regarding building subcodes.
• Initiates legal action against violators of building subcodes.
• Prepares essential reports and establishes and maintains essential records and files.
• May give assignments and instructions to employees and may supervise the performance of their work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti‐discrimination and anti‐harassment.

Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Building Inspector’s License of the appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
• Possession of Building Inspector- HHS license
• Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver’s License

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of structural and analysis techniques necessary to check compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code, particularly with regard to wood framing, light steel, and wall bearing systems which include foundation, wall, floor, and roof framing systems.
• Knowledge and abilities for an RCS license plus knowledge of requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code for class II construction plus: Knowledge of the organization and content of the State Uniform Construction Code regulations, organization, and content of building subcode.
• Knowledge of advanced structural systems including structural design and analysis techniques necessary to check compliance with the code for the heavily loaded and technically advanced systems which characterize class I buildings.
• Knowledge of basic material standards, codes, and enforcement requirements related to the weatherability and durability of installed construction materials.
• Comprehension of basic fire protection requirements, tools, and test methods.
• Able to prepare violation notices and prescribed inspection record keeping,
• Ability to carry out provisions of the State Uniform Construction Code as they relate to residential and small commercial structures.
• Proficient in preparing building construction plans and specifications and able to review others’ work for accuracy and feasibility.
• Work harmoniously with other municipal unit heads and with private contractors and architects
• Capable of making investigations, inspections, and clear and concise reports.
• Ability to prosecute violations of the building code by appearing in court.

This is a Civil Service Job, and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.

To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application.

Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Building Inspector License HHS issued by New Jersey DCA (Required)
• Building Subcode Official License (Required)

Work Location: In person