EMPLOYEE NOTICE
JOB POSTING
JOB TITLE: Part-Time Fire Subcode Official
SALARY: $15.91 – $52.91/hour
DEPARTMENT: Code Department
UNION: This is a non-union position
JOB DESCRIPTION: Reviews applications for buildings and evaluates residential and commercial construction sites for compliance with permitted plans and Local, State, and Federal ordinance and law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs field inspections of all construction work in residential, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with Uniform Construction Code and other applicable ordinances and laws pertaining to fire safety.
- Reviews all plans and specifications for construction relating to subcodes.
- Prepares and serves violation notices, stop work orders, and unsafe structure notices for construction official
- Prepares reports on inspection results and logs results into computer system
- Notifies local utilities provider of items to be billed for fire service standby fees.
- Interacts with architects, engineers, contractors and applicants to discuss and resolve, if possible, all issues related to building projects
- Attends meetings and training as required
- Assists public by providing information necessary for compliance with the codes and regulations.
- Advise Construction Official of problem areas.
- Performs special requests appropriate to the position of Subcode Official.
- Prepares reports and maintains required records.
- Perform other duties as required to ensure efficient operation of the department.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Computer
- Calculator
- Fax
- Copier
- Cell Phone
- Code books
- Engineers & Architects scale
- Typewriter
- Miscellaneous protective clothing such as hard hat, gloves, boots, etc.
- Various building/construction inspection tools.
- Township pool vehicle to travel between inspections.
- Other reference material as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Uniform Construction Code Regulations;
- Fire codes, and residential, commercial and industrial requirements
- department policy and procedure; and
- contemporary office practices and procedures and basic office software products.
Skills in:
- computer use;
- independent judgment;
- good communication;
- interpersonal and public relations; and
- organization, time management, and multi-tasking.
Ability to:
- communicate by phone & direct public contact;
- traverse uneven terrain of construction sites;
- climb a ladder, enter a sewer or water trench or excavation, stoop, kneel and or crawl;
- prioritize work & meet required deadlines;
- sit and/or stand for extended periods;
- bend, kneel, stoop or climb;
- lift up to 20 pounds;
- comprehend, interpret relevant Codes, rulings, policies and procedures;
- understand instruction from the Construction Official;
- perform various mathematics computations;
- communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing;
- comprehend and apply concepts for enhancement and efficiency of department and general operations;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, coworkers, other agencies and the public; and
- work with confidential information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fire Subcode and Inspector HHS licenses from the State of New Jersey.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must successfully pass a thorough criminal history and background check if not already employed with the Township.
Possess valid NJ Driver’s License with good driving record.
Three (3) years’ experience as an inspector or seven (7) years’ experience as a fire fighter or fire inspector with necessary licenses and certifications
Field experience in building trades: carpentry, masonry, iron worker or other related field.
Must successfully pass a six-month probation period.
Posting Dates: 02/01/2026 to 02/24/2026
