Construction Code Official, Building Subcode Official & Zoning Official – North Caldwell Borough.

NJLM; Caldwell (NJ); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time position (18 hours/week)

No health benefits

Job summary

North Caldwell Borough seeks a Construction Code Official, Building Subcode Official and Zoning Official to administer and enforce the NJ Uniform Construction Code and related zoning laws. The highly responsible role includes reviewing permit applications, conducting inspections, and providing guidance to property owners and contractors.

The candidate must have at least five years as a Construction Official and similar Zoning Official experience, with planning or zoning board exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Construction Official and similar experience as a Zoning Official.
• Planning or Zoning Board experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain accurate records.
• Provide professional and courteous service to residents, contractors, architects, engineers, and members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Review zoning and construction permit applications and plans.
• Perform inspections and administer zoning requirements.
• Investigate complaints and violations.
• Communicate with property owners and contractors.
• Attend meetings as needed; supervise staff as applicable.

Skills

Construction Official experience

Zoning Official experience

Planning/Zoning board experience

Independent work

Record-keeping

Professional communication

Job description

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Construction Code Official, Building Subcode Official & Zoning Official – North Caldwell Borough.

Under the direction of the Borough Administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, applicable Borough ordinances, zoning regulations, and related State laws. The position involves reviewing zoning and construction permit applications and plans, performing inspections, administering zoning requirements, investigating complaints and violations, communicating with property owners and contractors, and providing professional guidance concerning construction and zoning matters. Attending meetings as needed/requested. Must have minimum five years’ experience as a Construction Official and similar experience as a Zoning Official, Planning or Zoning Board experience preferred. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate records, and provide professional and courteous service to residents, contractors, architects, engineers, and members of the public. Give direction an supervise appropriate staff members. The position requires a minimum of eighteen hours per week with the ability to work more as needed/requested. This is a part-time position that does not offer health benefits. Salary range as per Borough ordinance $10,000 – $65,000. Interested parties should submit a cover letter and appropriate resume to the Borough Administrator Glenn Domenick via [e-mail] . Position is available January 2027.