Technical Assistant to the Construction Official – Summit City.

New Jersey State League of Municipalities; Summit, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Summit seeks a full-time Technical Assistant to the Construction Official to support building code administration and permit processing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of UCC experience, NJ code knowledge, strong communication, and detail orientation; a NJ Technical Assistant Certificate is required.

Responsibilities include assisting residents and contractors, maintaining logs, responding to OPRA requests, scheduling inspections, and preparing reports for the DCA.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Technical Assistant Certificate required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; construction management education preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the NJ Uniform Construction Code and permit processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents, contractors and departments with permit processes and inspections.
• Set schedules and record results of inspections; prepare reports for DCA.
• Respond to OPRA requests and maintain logs and records.

Skills

UCC experience

Code interpretation

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

NJ Driver's License

Education

New Jersey Technical Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Spatial Data Logic

Edmunds

Job description

Technical Assistant to the Construction Official – Summit City.

The City of Summit seeks a skilled and experienced full-time Technical Assistant to the Construction Official (TACO). This 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. High attention to detail is a must. 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.

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