Housing Code Inspector: Protect Homes & Communities

Middlesex County; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health and dental insurance

Generous vacation and leave

Job summary

Middlesex County is seeking a Housing Inspector to administer HUD-funded programs and enforce Housing Code violations. The role involves investigating dwellings, compiling reports, and maintaining records; schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:15pm (35 hours/week).

Requirements include at least one year in building inspection or related fields, a high school diploma, and a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Compensation ranges from $58,000 to $68,000 annually with competitive benefits and pension

Qualifications

• Experience: At least one year in building inspection or related fields.
• Education: High School Diploma required; related professional training or college education preferred.
• License: Valid New Jersey driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Investigates dwelling units for violations of Housing Code, investigates complaints against Housing Code, and prepares reports on investigation.
• Reinvestigates premises, makes complete investigations of dwelling units inside and out, and lists violations on printed forms.
• Conducts investigations following complaints of lack of heat, filth, interior and exterior appearances, overcrowding, and so forth.
• Prepares and turns in reports of investigations.
• May take photographs of interior and exterior conditions of dwellings for reference purposes.
• Maintains essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Skills

Building inspection

Report writing

Interviewing

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Middlesex County is seeking a Housing Inspector to administer HUD-funded programs and enforce Housing Code violations. The role involves investigating dwellings, compiling reports, and maintaining records; schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:15pm (35 hours/week).

Requirements include at least one year in building inspection or related fields, a high school diploma, and a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Compensation ranges from $58,000 to $68,000 annually with competitive benefits and pension