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.
• Performs 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.Requirements:

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

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.