Assistant Building Inspector #2308-5542-01

This is technical work in enforcing compliance with building codes and ordinances governing building construction, alterations, and repair.

Work involves the inspection of buildings and the examination of building plans for compliance with zoning, safety, and related regulations and requirements. Although new or difficult situations may be referred to a supervisor, the employee ordinarily works alone in the field and is responsible for independent decisions requiring technical discretion and judgment in inspecting a wide variety of projects.

• Inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with the building or zoning code requirements and conformance to plans; inspects abandoned buildings and dangerous or unsafe structures.
• Notifies owners, contractors, or construction Foreperson of violations either orally, or in writing and performs follow-up inspections to insure that corrective action has been taken.
• Investigates complaints and reports of suspected building code violations.
• Follows through on all complaints from Aldermen, property owners, Livable City Initiative, Fire Department, and other related City agencies, and the general public regarding vacant and/or hazardous and unsafe buildings and structures.
• Answers telephone calls for questions regarding status of building code concerns..
• Makes written record of all inspections together with notes on any action taken.
• Attends seminars on matters of fire safety, building codes, enforcement, etc.
• Performs related work as required.

Graduation from high school; and 3 to 5 years experience in the building construction trades including one to three years supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, materials, and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of building and zoning codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern building inspection programs.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of demolition ordinances and related laws and ordinances.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications to determine conformity with building codes and regulations.
• Ability to detect structural and other faults and to appraise quality of construction and physical deterioration.
• Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, and the public.

• State of Connecticut certification as an Assistant Building Official or Building Official is required at time of application.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license at time of application.

Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and the date(s) of the exam will be posted as the 10 concurrent days following the posting close date (deadline).

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.