Code Enforcement Coordinator in EDISON, New Jersey at TOWNSHIP OF EDISON

Under direction, plans, develops, organizes and coordinates the activities of Code Enforcement employees to carry out the required functions of the Division; does related work as required.Note: The definition and 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:Coordinates the construction activities of the division's personnel.Meets with various public officials and other interested persons to coordinate project activities.May represent the division at meetings and is authorized to make routine determinations and decisions to settle disputes and/or to ensure that time tables are met.Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of employees.Coordinates the daily function of various employee activities to maintain teamwork and to prevent delays or duplication of effort.Meets with the public or accepts complaints over the telephone and prepares worksheets and directive to the involved units to comply with citizen complaints and/or to correct causes for complaints.Keeps abreast of new developments in code enforcement activities, procedures, methods, materials, and supplies, and prepares reports and recommendations relative to the above to superiors.Prepares and submits progress reports concerning project completion to superiors.Estimates manpower and material needs.Investigates complaints and makes recommendations for corrections.Supervises the indexing, computing, and recording of materials received, used, and balance in stock.Establishes and maintains essential records and files. Education and Experience:Technical Assistant Certification and one (1) year as Principal Certified Technical Assistant.Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of problems, procedures and manpower involved in Code Enforcement work.Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations, policies, procedures, organization structure, and functions of the department.Ability to organize assigned employees coordinated work, analyze the problems arising therein, and develop appropriate work methods.Ability to provide appropriate assignments, instructions, and training to individuals and to report on the performance of their work.Ability to serve as department representative and participate as required in meetings, conferences, and hearings.Ability to work harmoniously with people and take and maintain a firm stand with contractors and the like.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, 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND FITNESS AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, AGE OR MILITARY SERVICE.