[Adopted 9-9-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-27 (Ch.
5, Art. III, of the 1977 Code)]
A.
The position of Code Enforcement Officer of the Borough
of South River is hereby created and the employment of a person or
persons, either part-time or full-time, under direction, to perform
various types of field and office work involved in seeing that residents,
business places, and citizens comply with various municipal ordinances
other than the State Sanitary Code, State Uniform Construction Code,
or any of the subcodes is authorized. Said individual or individuals
may be required to enforce the State Uniform Fire Code as a Borough
Fire Inspector (if so appointed) and do other related duties as required.
B.
This position is responsible for the enforcement of
all Borough codes and resolutions with a particular emphasis on property
maintenance regulations. The incumbent may also be required to obtain
and maintain a valid New Jersey State certified fire inspector license
as provided by the New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs.
C.
This individual may be required to do other related
duties as requested from the Mayor and Borough Council.
[Added 6-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-22]
The Code Enforcement Officers shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council for
an indefinite term and may not be removed except in accordance with
the statute and such case made and provided or by majority vote of
the authorizing membership of the Council.
[Amended 6-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-22]
The powers and duties of the Code Enforcement
Officer shall include but are not limited to:
A.
Conducting field inspections and special investigations
to ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances.
B.
Initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation
to enforcement of various municipal ordinances.
C.
Initiate necessary legal action against violators
of various municipal ordinances.
D.
Prepare needed reports.
E.
Establish and maintain needed records and files.
F.
May assist in promulgation of municipal ordinances.
G.
Attend meetings at municipal agencies as requested.
H.
Appear and testify in a Municipal Court or other appropriate
board or agencies to obtain compliance with all laws and ordinances.
I.
Submit monthly reports of inspections made including
names and addresses of owners, occupants, or lessees of premises,
dates of inspections, code violations found, if any, notice of violations
served, complaints filed with courts or agencies and dates if compliance
or disposition of cases.
J.
Coordinate inspections of occupancies requiring joint
inspection with other public agencies such as the Health Department,
Building Department, Police department and other appropriate bodies
and agencies.
K.
Prepare periodic reports of inspections and investigations.
L.
Establish and maintain a complete and comprehensive
record system of inspections.
M.
Inspect the interior and exterior of premises for
safety hazards or unsightly or unsanitary conditions such as loose
and overhanging objects, accumulation of ice, excavations, projections,
obstructions and so forth.
N.
Inspect exterior porches, elevated patios, landings,
balconies, stairs and fire escapes to see that they are in good condition.
O.
Inspect the exterior of structures to see that they
are maintained in good repair and that they are free of broken glass,
loose shingles, peeling paint or crumbling stone, brick or cement.
Q.
Conduct inspections of such sites and write initial
complaint and may refer matters to the Zoning Officer.
S.
Receive complaints and inspect business premises for
display of proper license, check license to see if it is valid and
if no license is displayed or license validation has expired, issue
a written notice of violations.
T.
In response to complaints, inspect sites for garbage,
refuse, and/or debris having accumulated and order that matter be
abated or issue notice of violation of local code pertaining to same.
U.
Will be required to learn and utilize various types
of electronic and/or manual recording or computerized information
systems used by the agency, office or related units.
[Amended 6-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-22]
The Code enforcement Officer shall have the
following knowledge, abilities and skills including but not limited
to:
A.
Knowledge of provisions of the municipal rules, regulations,
policies, procedures and ordinances.
B.
Knowledge of problems involved in organizing work
and developing effective work methods both in the field and in the
office.
C.
Knowledge of procedures to be followed and precautions
to be taken on observing and collecting facts which are significant
in determining whether laws are being observed.
D.
Knowledge of inspection techniques and the writing
of reports that substantiate findings and serve as a basis for legal
proceedings.
E.
Ability to analyze, comprehend and interpret municipal
rules, regulations, policies, procedures and ordinances and apply
them to specific cases.
F.
Ability to note significant conditions and to take
proper action when action is called for in accordance with prescribed
procedures.
G.
Ability to make accurate observations and record conditions
and abstract and note those things, which are significant.
H.
Ability to make necessary inspections and investigations
without giving unnecessary violations.
I.
Ability to take and maintain a firm, correct stand
when controversial matters are considered.
J.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative
reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
K.
Ability to establish and maintain needed records and
files.
L.
Ability to make evaluative judgments based upon the
application of statutory regulatory provisions.
M.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recordings and information systems used by the agency,
office or related units.
N.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand or 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.
[Added 6-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-22]
The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the
following education, experience and training:
A.
One year of experience in conducting inspections or
investigations to detect violations of and assure compliance with
laws, rules and regulations.
B.
Possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only
if the operation of the vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary
to perform essential duties of the position.
C.
Knowledge of personal computer and peripheral equipment,
typewriter, calculator, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Web-based
applications.
[Added 6-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-22]
Attire shall be business professional. Attire
must be suitable for the position in order to maintain the professional
image of the Code Enforcement Department (no jeans, shorts, T-shirts).
[Added 6-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-22]
The Code Enforcement Officer shall receive as
compensation for services an annual salary, which shall be fixed in
accordance with the provisions of the ordinances governing the salaries.
