Technical Assistant to the Construction Official – Summit City.

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

Technical Assistant to the Construction Official – Summit City.

The City of Summit seeks a skilled and experienced Technical Assistant to the Construction Official (TACO). This full-time position will work under the direction of the Construction Official. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of UCC experience, have a good understanding of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code Municipal Procedure Manual including building codes, construction practices, and permit processes, the ability to interpret and apply local ordinances; and outstanding communication, customer service, and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail is required. Responsibilities include assisting residents, contractors and other departments, maintain essential logs records and files, and 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. Qualified candidates must possess a New Jersey Technical Assistant Certificate, high school diploma or equivalent (additional education in construction management or a related field is preferred), must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Spatial Data Logic, and Edmunds. A valid NJ driver’s license is required. Compensation range: $46,516 - $71,872. Please note that the City of Summit reserves the right to interview and/or select a candidate prior to the closing of this ad. No phone calls, please.

The City of Summit is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.