[Adopted 10-12-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-26]
There is hereby created the position of Assistant Construction Code Official for the Township of Lacey.
The duties of the Assistant Construction Code Official, under general supervision, are to assist the Construction Official in overall administrative responsibility for administering and enforcing provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code; and to do other related duties as required.
To be appointed to the position of Assistant Construction Code Official, an individual must meet the following requirements:
A. 
Knowledge of principles of management and supervision and of the administration of a local enforcement agency, including recordkeeping, preparation of reports, personnel procedures, and budget preparation.
B. 
Knowledge of recordkeeping requirements under the NJ Uniform Construction Code, including permit and certificate of occupancy records, variance application records, and violation files and records.
C. 
Knowledge of the method of establishing/maintaining proper review/approval procedures for permit applications to ensure compliance with the Construction Code and applicable laws/ordinances.
D. 
Knowledge of legal methods of code enforcement; of the purpose/fundamentals of stop orders and notices of penalties and court action; of the powers/procedures available to deal with hazardous conditions and emergency situations; of procedures for processing cases involving condemnations and other violations of the subcodes; of requiring/obtaining/issuing search warrants; of legal responsibilities of inspection personnel; and of other related legislation.
E. 
Knowledge of Building Subcode provisions, including structural requirements and durability and weatherability requirements; of Electrical Subcode provisions, including minimum service and appliances and basic circuits; of Elevator Subcode provisions; of Fire Prevention Code provisions, including special permits required, storage/handling of goods/materials, maintenance of exit facilities and maintenance of fire protection equipment; of Fire Protection Subcode provisions, including height/area requirements, fire resistance, flame spread, and combustibility requirements; and of Plumbing Subcode provisions, including sanitary waste disposal, water supply, venting, and required facilities.
F. 
Knowledge of the technical knowledge/abilities for the appropriate subcode official's license that are commensurate with the level (HHS, ICS, RCS) which has been established by the jurisdiction for the enforcing agency.
G. 
Ability to establish/maintain cooperative working relationships with local/state government officials, staff members, and the public.
H. 
Ability to evaluate programs/procedures.
I. 
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate activities of diversified units.
J. 
Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and in making determinations.
K. 
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
L. 
Ability to prepare and supervise preparation of clear, concise, accurate, and informative reports.
M. 
Ability to analyze and interpret the NJ Uniform Construction Code.
N. 
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
O. 
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and 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.
P. 
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.
The salary for the Assistant Construction Code Official shall be determined from time to time by the Township Committee and shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of the Salary Ordinance of the Township of Lacey.[1]
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Editor's Note: The Salary Ordinance is on file in the office of the Township Clerk.