Code Enforcement Officer

Prospect Park; Prospect Park, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospect Park Borough is seeking a part-time Code Enforcement Officer to enforce ordinances and codes related to property maintenance, zoning, housing, and other municipal regulations. The role includes inspections, responding to resident complaints, documenting violations, and issuing notices when needed.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate records, work with property owners, contractors, Borough officials, and other agencies to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and prepare reports.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce borough ordinances and applicable state/local codes related to property maintenance, zoning, housing, and other municipal regulations.
• Conduct inspections and respond to resident complaints; document violations and issue notices or summonses when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with property owners, contractors, Borough officials, and other agencies to ensure compliance.
• Interact professionally with the public and prepare detailed field reports from inspections.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

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.

by Monday, September 21, 2026.

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