Code Enforcement Officer

Prospect Park; Prospect Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospect Park Borough is seeking a qualified Part-time Code Enforcement Officer to enforce ordinances and codes regarding property maintenance, zoning, housing, and other municipal regulations. The role includes inspections, handling resident complaints, documenting violations, issuing notices, and maintaining records while coordinating with property owners, contractors, Borough officials, and other agencies to ensure compliance.

A valid New Jersey driver\'s license is required.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey driver\'s license.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Borough ordinances and state/local codes relating to property maintenance, zoning, housing, and other regulations.
• Conduct inspections and respond to resident complaints.
• Document violations and issue notices and summonses when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and coordinate with property owners, contractors, Borough officials, and other agencies to ensure compliance.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare detailed reports and documentation.

Job description

The Borough is seeking a Part-time qualified, motivated, and professional individual to serve as a Code Enforcement Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for enforcing Borough ordinances and applicable State and local codes relating to property maintenance, zoning, housing, and other municipal regulations. Duties include conducting inspections, responding to resident complaints, documenting violations, issuing notices and summonses when necessary, maintaining accurate records, and working with property owners, contractors, Borough officials, and other agencies to ensure compliance. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills. The ability to interact professionally and effectively with the public. The ability to conduct field inspections and prepare detailed reports and documentation.

A valid New Jersey driver's license. Hours are up to 15 hours a week and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, ranging from $20 to $25 per hour.

The Borough reserves the right to appoint a successful candidate before the submission deadline.