[Adopted 3-24-1994 as Ord. No. 94-13
(Ch. 25, Art. LXXVIII, of the 1974 Code)]
There is hereby created the position of Technical
Assistant to the Construction Official for the Township of Lacey.
The duties of the Technical Assistant to the
Construction Official shall be as follows:
A. To review applications for construction permits to
ensure that all necessary information and documents are included and
request additional documenting information as instructed or directed
by the appropriate subcode or Construction Official.
B. To issue plumbing and electric permits after approval
and authorization have been granted by the appropriate subcode or
Construction Official.
C. To assist the general public by providing information
of a technical nature concerning the requirements and standards in
effect as they relate to construction codes.
D. To calculate fees for permits to be issued, to collect
fees and penalties and to issue receipts accordingly.
E. To consult with solicitors, architects, owners and
contractors on compliance problems.
F. To prepare rough sketches of proposed improvements
as indicated on building permits.
G. To prepare reports, narratives and correspondence.
H. To maintain necessary records and files.
I. To assist in providing supervision and technical assistance
to clerical staff.
To be appointed to the position of Technical
Assistant to the Construction Official, an individual must meet the
following requirements:
A. Possess thorough knowledge of the provisions of the
New Jersey Uniform Construction Code as they relate to the activities
of the office of the local Construction Official.
B. Possess the ability to read, write, speak, understand
or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the
position. Communication may include such forms as American Sign Language
or Braille.
C. Possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative
working relationships with local and state government officials, staff
members and the public.
D. Possess the ability to evaluate programs and procedures.
E. Possess the ability to plan, organize, supervise and
coordinate the activities of diversified units.
F. Possess the ability to exercise independent judgment
in evaluating situations and in making proper determinations.
G. Possess the ability to organize assigned work and
develop effective work methods.
H. Possess the ability to prepare and supervise the preparation
of clear, concise, accurate and informative reports.
I. Possess the ability to analyze and interpret the relevant
codes and ordinances and the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
J. Possess good health and freedom from disabling physical
and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the
required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself
or others. 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 person may not be eligible.
The salary of Technical Assistant to the Construction
Official for the Township of Lacey shall be established by the Township
Committee in its Salary Ordinance.