Building Plan Reviewer (Code Compliance) (35 Hour)

The Department of Administrative Services' Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer Division is currently accepting applications for a Building Plan Reviewer position. The Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer Division conducts real estate transactions (leasing, acquisition and disposition of property) on behalf of the State of Connecticut, providing services to various state agencies. Please note, this position is full time, 35 hours per week.

Must have a valid Drivers License, position requires some travel.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Mitch Samal at Mitchell.j.samal@ct.gov, (860)713-5107.

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the review of building construction plans, specifications and systems designs for compliance with applicable regulations of the Fire Safety and Basic Building Codes.

Consults with architects, engineers, other design professionals and local officials prior to and during the design stage of new projects or proposed alterations to existing facilities; reviews preliminary, basic and final drawings for conformance to the Fire Safety Code, Basic Building Codes and related safety standards; conducts inspections of existing buildings, additions and renovations during construction or upon completion for compliance with codes; recommends proper methods of design and construction to agencies, architects and engineers to meet Fire Safety Code requirements; keeps current with State and Federal fire regulations which pertain to building construction; prepares reports on plan reviews and inspections, cites violations and deficiencies; recommends corrective action; reviews and researches requests for code requirement modifications; researches acceptability of products, systems, design and new technology; provides advisory services to agencies, review staff, architects, engineers and local officials regarding code application and resolution of field problems; may participate in the preparation or presentation of training or certification programs; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of building design and construction; knowledge of building and fire safety codes and standard tests for fire rating; knowledge of building materials and equipment; knowledge of engineering and architectural principles as they pertain to code compliance application; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to inspect buildings and to interpret codes; ability to conduct compliance reviews of construction specifications and drawings; ability to utilize computer software.

College training in civil engineering or a related discipline may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Three years of experience performing inspections of commercial space for local, state, and federal building, fire, and ADA code and contract compliance issues;
  
• Two years of experience in construction or tenant improvement projects applied to commercial space;
  
• Experience generating reports on inspections;
  
• Experience communicating with all levels of constituents of the organization.

1. Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including certification by the State Fire Marshal as a Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal or Fire Inspector within six (6) months of appointment.
2. Incumbents in this class will be required to complete ninety (90) hours of job related continuing education every three (3) years in accordance with Section 29-298(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.