Building Construction Specialist 2 (40 Hour)

This position assists with the oversight of the Department’s code enforcement program for the design review and construction inspection of all new buildings and renovations of existing buildings to ensure compliance with all applicable state building and fire codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, including public transportation infrastructure and traffic signals for code compliance.  The person in this role will be required to review blueprints and shop drawings for adherence to basic plans and specifications and prepare written recommendations as to the acceptability of requests for issuance of building permits, temporary certificates of occupancy, final certificates of occupancy, and certificates of completion.  Also, the Building Construction Specialist 2 will be responsible for inspection of all fuel storage installations for compliance with governing Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) regulations and inspection/release for all electrical utility service installations located on Department property.

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in field inspections and related activities for building construction and maintenance projects.

WORKING LEAD

• As assigned by a supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work; 
• Provides staff training and assistance; 
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; 
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards; 
• Prepares reports and correspondence; 
• Performs related duties as required.

MOST COMPLEX TASKS

• Oversees inspection of all phases of building construction and maintenance for conformance with building codes and regulations; 
• Reviews blueprints and shop drawings for adherence to basic plans and specifications; 
• Evaluates site conditions and other local conditions affecting construction costs and safety; 
• Inspects construction materials, methods and quality or workmanship; 
• Evaluates progress in relation to contract terms and conditions; 
• Determines necessity for specification and design changes and makes recommendations; 
• Consults with architects, contract engineers, construction personnel and others on problems encountered; 
• Reviews records and written reports of field inspections; 
• Reviews and evaluates schedules of values and payments to contractors; 
• Provides technical advice regarding construction problems related to projects; 
• Reviews, approves and processes construction documents; 
• May prepare and administer examinations for building code officials licensure; 
• May prepare and present mandated education training programs to local code enforcement officials; 
• May review and prepare written recommendations as to acceptability of requests for modification of state building code; 
• May review plans and specifications for issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • methods, materials and equipment used in building design and construction; 
  • zoning and building codes; 
• Knowledge of major trades areas relative to building construction and maintenance; 
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
• Considerable ability to
  • read and interpret building plans and specifications; 
  • inspect and supervise construction work for conformance with plans and specifications; 
• Ability to utilize computer software; 
• Supervisory ability.

Six (6) years of experience with construction projects involving all building trades (e.g., plumbing, heating, electrical) OR as a Municipal Building Official.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included the review and inspection of large scale building projects for building code compliance.

NOTE: Large scale building projects are interpreted as buildings exceeding 12,000 square feet in size and more than one story in height not including apartment buildings and single family residences.

• Licensure as a Municipal Building Official may be substituted for four (4) years of the General Experience.
• Licensure as an Assistant Municipal Building Official may be substituted for three (3) years of the General Experience.

• Municipal or Assistant Municipal Building Official Licensure by the State of Connecticut
• Fire-Safety Code Official Licensure by the State of Connecticut
• Experience with the State Building and Fire-Safety Codes and industry standards including plan review and inspection of buildings
• Experience in Code Enforcement and documenting all efforts taken to ensure compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
• Experience in reading and applying municipal and state codes, rules, and regulations in conjunction with report writing
• Supervisory experience

• DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (Office of the State Building Inspector): Incumbents in this class may be required to be licensed as one of the following at the time of appointment: Assistant Building Official, Building Official, Construction Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Heating and Cooling Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  
• 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 risk of injury or physical harm from construction site environments and some discomfort from 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.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.