Economic Development – Building & Construction Division

Building Inspector

28 hours biweekly

Hourly Range: $39.48 - $50.64

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Location: Building & Construction Division

508 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

: Under direction, inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code and enforces the same to ensure public safety, health, and welfare; does related work as required

Examples of Work:

Examines plans for new structures to ensure compliance with building subcodes.

Inspects construction jobs, checks quality and amount of work completed, and resolves construction problems.

Enforces rules and regulations regarding building subcodes.

Initiates legal action against violators of building subcodes.

Prepares essential reports.

Establishes and maintains essential records and files.

May give assignments and instructions to employees.

May make recommendations to superiors regarding disciplinary measures, promotions, and employee appointments.





Collects fees for the issuance of various permits and keeps record of the same.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License: Applicants must possess a valid license as a Plumbing Inspector of the appropriate level, Industrial and Commercial (ICS), issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in Current Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

: If you qualify and would like to be considered, you must submit an employment application, a letter of interest, and a resume (including daytime phone number and email address). You must submit your response by the closing date shown above

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