Posting number: 134
Department: Housing, Economic Development & Commerce
Job classification: Building Inspector
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building Maintenance
Job Opening: Building Inspector
Department: Housing, Economic Development, & Commerce
Division: Construction Code Official
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Union/Management: Union
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Full-Time
Workweek: 37.5 hours (Full-Time)/Flexible Hours
Salary: $95,000 - $100,000. Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits package available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, and more.
The City of Jersey City is looking for a licensed Building Inspector who will be responsible for inspecting new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code as well as to ensure public safety, health, and welfare; does related work as required.
*Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This is a Civil Service Job, and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.
To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application.
Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.
The City of Jersey City was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 28, 1820. Known as America’s Golden Door, Jersey City is the second-most populous city in New Jersey and one of the most diverse cities, if not the most diverse, in the entire country. As an employer, the City of Jersey City strives to lead the public sector in innovative, ethical best practices in a way that honors and respects Jersey City’s roots while decidedly moving it towards its ever brighter, prosperous future.
Our positions range from public safety positions within the emergency services and police and fire divisions (both civilian and non-civilian) to seasonal and full-time work at the City’s parks and recreation facilities, all the way to positions within the skilled trades and professional sector (law, health, finance, accounting, communications and information technology). And with everything from entry level to middle and senior-level management positions, we are always looking for more well-qualified personnel to join us!
Be a part of the team that helps run this great city by joining the more than 3,000 employees working together to serve our residents in the best way possible. With excellent benefits, a strong, unionized workforce and a management team, City Council and Mayor all working towards growth and improvement, Jersey City is the ideal place to start, continue or grow your career. If you love Jersey City, come work for Jersey City!
Please visit http: www.jerseycitynj.gov/ for information on current job listings, municipal services, permits, licenses, and records.
