Senior Building Inspector; Part-Time

Position: Senior Building Inspector (Part-Time)
Salary: $75.00 Hourly
Location : 1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 03224
Department: Licensing and Inspection
Division: Construction Section
Opening Date: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 1:34 PM Eastern

Description

Under direction, takes the lead in inspecting new and existing.
buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the State.
Uniform Construction Code and enforces same to ensure public.
safety, health, and welfare; does related work.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this.
title may not perform all duties listed in this job
specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may.
not be listed.

Examples of Duties

Responsible for examining plans for new structures to ensure.
compliance with building subcodes.

Responsible for work assignments and instructions to subordinate.
inspectors and other personnel.

Responsible and performs work involved in the issuance of
building, sign, and demolition permits.

Examines and approves plans and applications for the renovation.
and construction of buildings.

Inspects buildings during construction and as a result of request.
by lawyers or other agencies.

Investigates building construction complaints.

Supervises and performs the work involved in the collection of
fees.

Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of records and
files

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronics.
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used.
by the agency, office, or related units.

Typical Qualifications

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid Building Inspector's License of
the appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of
Community Affairs.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver.
license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,
rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the
essential duties of the position.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in construction code, code
enforcement involving the reviewing and approval of plans of the
appropriate class for building construction and renovation work
and/or in conducting building inspections to determine compliance.
with state and local building codes and ordinances.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

RCS LICENSE:

Knowledge of the State Uniform Construction Code and the proper
procedures used to inspect buildings to determine compliance with
the law.

Knowledge of obtaining and maintaining proper liaison between the
local authorities and private contractors.

Knowledge of preparing building estimates in accordance with
current trends.

Knowledge of structural design and analysis techniques necessary
to check compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code
particularly with regard to wood framing, light steel, and wall
bearing systems which include foundation, wall, floor, and roof.
framing systems.

Knowledge of basic material standards, codes, and enforcement
requirements related to weatherability and durability of
installed construction materials.

Knowledge of basic fire protection requirements.

Knowledge of basic inspection tools and test methods.

Knowledge of organization and content of the State Uniform
Construction Code.

Knowledge of the preparation of violation notices and prescribed.
inspection record keeping.

Knowledge of the classification of structures into class
category.

Ability to analyze and interpret provisions of the State Uniform
Construction Code that applies to buildings and other laws, rules,
regulations, and policies applicable to buildings

Ability to carry out provisions of the State Uniform Construction
Code as they relate to residential and small commercial.
structures.

Ability to prepare building construction plans and
specifications, and to review for accuracy and feasibility those.
prepared by others.

Ability to work harmoniously with other municipal unit heads and
with private contractors and architects.

Ability to make investigations and inspections.

Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative.
reports of inspections and investigations containing findings,
conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to keep records and files.

Ability to prosecute violations of the building code by appearing.
in court.

ICS LICENSE:

The knowledge and abilities for an RCS license plus knowledge of
requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code for class II
construction plus:

Knowledge of the organization and content of the State Uniform
Construction Code regulations, organization, and content of
building sub-code.

Knowledge of basic classification of structures into class
categories. Knowledge of methods of systematic plans analysis.

Knowledge of information pertaining to structural, architectural,
mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical features of
buildings which must be shown on plans to ensure compliance.

Knowledge of code requirements related to fire divisions in
buildings.

Knowledge of design analyses methods to ensure that structural.
and mechanical elements of building…