Technical Assistant: Construction Official & Planning Board

New Jersey State League of Municipalities; Boonton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boonton Town is seeking a capable Technical Assistant to the Construction Official/Planning Board Secretary for a full-time role in Boonton. Responsibilities include processing construction permits, reviewing applications, inspector scheduling, and managing land use board actions from filing to completion.

The position requires MS Office proficiency, strong customer service, and the ability to respond to OPRA requests.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Technical Assistant to the Construction Official is required.
• Planning and Zoning Certification preferred.
• Experience with OPRA requests is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Strong customer service and records management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process construction permits and review applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Schedule inspectors and coordinate inspections.
• Manage land use board applications from filing through completion.
• Respond to OPRA requests and maintain logs and files.
• Prepare narratives, reports, and correspondence.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Narrative/report writing

OPRA requests handling

Records management

Education

Technical Assistant to the Construction Official Certification

Planning and Zoning Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Spatial Data Logic

Job description

Boonton Town is seeking a capable Technical Assistant to the Construction Official/Planning Board Secretary for a full-time role in Boonton. Responsibilities include processing construction permits, reviewing applications, inspector scheduling, and managing land use board actions from filing to completion.

The position requires MS Office proficiency, strong customer service, and the ability to respond to OPRA requests.