Irvington Housing and Building Construction is a department within the Township of Irvington, NJ, responsible for overseeing property maintenance and enforcing the New Jersey Construction Code. Under the leadership of Director Tharien Karim Arnold and Assistant Director Joseph Ouseley, the Housing Department administers the Certificate of Occupancy for residential properties and ensures compliance with property maintenance regulations. The Building Construction Department, supervised by the Division manager, handles the administration and supervision of the Building Code, issuing permits for construction projects, and preparing Certificates of Occupancy.
Tharien Karim Arnold, the Director of Building and Housing, brings a wealth of experience in public administration and education to his role. With a background in criminal justice and a master's degree, Arnold has served in various leadership positions, including Assistant Director of Office of Emergency Management for the City of Newark and Coordinator of Office of Emergency Management for the City of Orange. He has also held positions in education, serving as Vice Principal of Marist High School and Academic Advisor at Rutgers University. Arnold is actively involved in his community, having served as a Newark School Board Member and Founder of Newark South Ward Community Collaborative Organization.
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