OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR:  ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR 

SALARY:  $40.60 ~ $47.12 per hour  Non-Exempt, 35 hrs./wk., paid bi-weekly (NOTE: New hires start at the beginning of the range)

  FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation Days; paid Sick Days; paid Personal Days.

IMPORTANT:

3. Appeal Process - an applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address.  Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

(Illustrative only) Under the direction of the Building Official or designee; On new construction, inspects sites for practicability of plans; Checks condition of foundations before footings are poured; After a new building is framed, checks foundation walls, partitions, and roof faming and in case of nonconformity to the code stops construction until all items are corrected; Upon completion of the building makes final inspection; Makes similar inspections of building alterations; Reviews applications for building for compliance with building codes and issues permits; Keeps records and makes reports of inspections in the City-view system; Makes occupancy inspections to ascertain that buildings are used in accordance with the code; Determines violations, issues summonses when violations exist; May testify in court as to building ordinances; Inspects old and potentially dangerous structures for fire and other hazards which may make the structure subject to condemnation; Assists public at counter, issues permits for building, demolition, roofing, siding, swimming pools and foundations, accepts plans for review, collects fees, and maintains records; Prepares reports and/or maintains written and electronic work records; Performs other related work as required.

Good knowledge of building construction materials and practices; good knowledge of regulations; ability to detect structural and other faults and to recommend their correction; working knowledge of building codes; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process; obtains accurate data and prepares written and  electronic reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, and the general public; ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer skills; ability to work indoor/outdoor environments with noise and all temperatures and climates, including adverse weather conditions.

Must be in possession of a valid motor vehicle drivers’ license with a good driving history (job duties require the use of privately-owned vehicle).

Candidates must be eligible for licensing by the Department of Construction Services of the State of Connecticut under the provisions of Section 29-251 through 29-262 of the State of Connecticut General Statutes.  Civil Service certification and appointment will be provisional until such State of Connecticut certification is made and if the candidate is not or cannot be so certified within a period of six months from date of hire, the appointment will be voided.

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

The City of Waterbury is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.

This position is covered under the written agreement between the City of Waterbury and the White-Collar Union.   The Parts and Weights for this examination will be determined prior to conducting the exam.  Individuals appointed shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of the examination. APPEAL PROCESS: An applicant may appeal a notice of rejection of his/her application to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of receipt of such notice.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address. Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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