Construction Code & Permit Specialist – Technical Assistant

NJLM; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Summit is seeking a skilled Technical Assistant to the Construction Official (TACO) for a full-time role in Summit, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of UCC experience and will understand the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Municipal Procedure Manual, including building codes and permit processes.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Responsibilities include assisting residents and contractors, maintaining logs, responding to OPRA requests, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of UCC experience and knowledge of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Municipal Procedure Manual, including building codes, construction practices, and permit processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply local ordinances; strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Must possess a New Jersey Technical Assistant Certificate and a high school diploma or equivalent; additional education in construction management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents, contractors and other departments.
• Maintain essential logs, records and files; respond to OPRA requests.
• Review applications and other documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Schedule and record results of all inspections; reconcile bank statements; prepare daily deposits.
• Prepare and submit required reports to the DCA.

Skills

UCC experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

New Jersey Technical Assistant Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Spatial Data Logic

Edmunds

Job description

The City of Summit is seeking a skilled Technical Assistant to the Construction Official (TACO) for a full-time role in Summit, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of UCC experience and will understand the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Municipal Procedure Manual, including building codes and permit processes.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Responsibilities include assisting residents and contractors, maintaining logs, responding to OPRA requests, and