Housing, Zoning and Code Enforcement Inspector (Part-Time) in MONTCLAIR, New Jersey at TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR

Summary: Performs a variety of field and office duties to ensure compliance with municipal housing, zoning, property maintenance, and related ordinances. Responsibilities include conducting inspections of residential and commercial properties, investigating complaints, identifying and documenting code violations, assisting in the elimination of blight and substandard housing conditions, preparing inspection reports, maintaining accurate records, and performing related duties as assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Department Head or designee, who reviews work for compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.Duties: Initiates and enforces rules and regulations in relation to enforcement of various municipal ordinances. Inspects buildings for minimum housing standards; inspects dwellings that present difficult and unusual problems; re-inspects properties after completion of repairs to ensure compliance with regulations. Confers with individual property owners relevant to service of notices and violations; initiates necessary legal action against violators of various municipal ordinances. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports; establishes and maintains records and files; appears and testifies in the municipal court or other appropriate boards and agencies to obtain compliance of all laws and ordinances. Coordinates inspections of properties requiring joint inspection with other public agencies; receives and responds to complaints of local zoning code; inspects sites where garbage, refuse, and/or debris have accumulated and orders that matters be abated or issues notices of violation of local code. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent, and valid New Jersey Driver's License. Bachelor's degree preferred; applicable experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Must possess at least one (1) year of experience in housing inspections, building repair, building maintenance, zoning, and/or other work concerning building structures and/or building repair. Must have knowledge of state and municipal housing codes and zoning ordinances; knowledge of provisions of municipal rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances, and the ability to analyze, interpret and apply them to specific cases. Successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, experience in vacant property management and property registrations, and the ability to meet with people and deal effectively with their concerns. Proficiency in Spacial Data Logic, MS Word and Excel preferred. Valid Inspector of Hotel and Multiple Dwellings License as issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is preferred. Work Schedule: Must be available Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., as scheduled, and Saturdays and Sundays, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., as needed, to meet operational requirements. Total hours shall not exceed twenty-eight (28) hours per week.Rate: $27.87 - $39.46 per hour.Closing Date: This job posting will remain open until filled; the Township reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process.