Assistant Building Official - Plumbing & Mechanical

Performs inspection, review, and enforcement duties in assisting in the administration and enforcement of the State of Connecticut Building Codes and related regulations. Provides lead supervision in inspecting, reviewing, and accepting plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, fire protection, and ancillary installations.  

·      Certified as an Assistant Building Official, Section 29-261 of the Connecticut   General Statutes.

·      Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.  

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GENERAL DUTIES:

·         Receives oral or written assignments from supervisor.

·         Plans and organizes work according to unit and standard procedures.

·         Allocates work to secretaries and clerks. 

·         Primary inspection assignment is within the respective construction discipline.

·         Receives and reviews permit applications and plans.

·         Analyzes and evaluates plans, including location, design, materials, and construction methods.

·         Coordinates review with other town departments.

·         Approves the issuance of permits. 

·         Performs field inspections of construction work in process to ensure conformity with the code and regulations.

·         Maintain department records as required by the State of Connecticut Building Codes.

·         Enforces the State of Connecticut Building Codes.

·         Recommends issuance of certificates of occupancy.

·         Confers with and interprets code provisions and application procedures to architects, engineers, contractors, and members of the public. 

·         Assists the public in complying with the State of Connecticut Building Code and/or regulations.

·         Assists Supervisor in the inspection and review of major construction projects.

·         Prepares to support statistical and narrative reports for supervisor.

·         Reports work accomplished to supervisor. 

·         Assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints.

·         Assists in the preparation of and/or prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision making purposes.

·         Assists in the administration of the permitting function, including application, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance inspection and occupancy.

·         Review current trends and developments in the field of construction, and suggests revisions to codes, ordinances and local regulations.

·         Reviews proposed subdivision for code compliance.

MECHANICAL ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Maintains documentation on the system on reviews and inspections.

·         Investigates complaints of building code violations and takes corrective action.

·         Provides technical consultation to town departments and commissions as needed.

SUPERVISED BY:

Receives supervision from the Supervisor and Director of Development. 

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:

• Ability to interpret engineering and architectural drawings and specifications. 
• A strong working knowledge of the State of Connecticut Building Codes and related regulations and procedures. 
• Ability to explain code and regulatory information to members of the public.
• Physical ability to inspect construction work in progress.
• Some ability to prepare and present written reports.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. 

• Ability to develop and maintain records, reports and logs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with State and Federal Officials, Town officials, public officials, other departments and agencies. Effective communication includes both verbal and written, also must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

• Certified Assistant Building Official, Section 29-261 of the Connecticut   General Statutes.
• Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. 
• P-2 and P1 (licensed for at least 2 years minimum).
• Must possess and retain a valid CT Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED equivalent, and five (5) years of experience in general construction and related fields, or up to a maximum of two (2) years’ experience as an Assistant Building Official or one year as Provisional Building Official may be substituted for experience in the construction, design or supervision of construction of buildings.

Salary : $74,069 - $90,034